Job Description

To apply, please visit https://www.gofalystwythcare.cymru/apply

Background

Gofal Ystwyth Care is a domiciliary home care company, based in Aberystwyth, which provides quality care in the homes of service users across Ceredigion. The company has been registered with Care Inspectorate Wales since August 2018 (latest inspection report: tinyurl.com/gofal-2023; prev: tinyurl.com/gofal-2021; tinyurl.com/gofal-2019) and currently employs 38 people, with two registered managers and a dedicated team of care staff.

We are seeking motivated, reliable and above all enthusiastic individuals who would like to join our team of carers who provide care to our service users in their own home. Are you keen to help our service users live safely in their own homes, where they are most comfortable and happy? We provide full training, company uniform, competitive pay rate (including travelling time between calls), and mileage allowance.

Job description

Providing a care service in service users' own homes, including (but not limited to) washing and dressing, personal care, administration of medication, and general care/duties. Preparing and serving meals. Light household tasks. Monitoring service users' conditions and reporting any changes to the Care Manager. Maintaining appropriate records according to company policies. Using the Electronic Call Monitoring system to log attendance at service users' homes. Observing the company's philosophy of maintaining service users' well-being in their own homes and abiding by Social Care Wales' Code of Conduct. Carers must be familiar with company policies and procedures, particularly the Health and Safety policy and must be aware of the employee's own responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act. Comprehensive training will be provided by Gofal Ystwyth Care and also third parties. Carers also undertake a period of work shadowing when they are paired with experienced colleagues until they are comfortable in their role.
Carers undertake runs of calls in the Aberystwyth area (driving licence and own vehicle required), and these can be tailored to accommodate e.g. university work or childcare arrangements. Part-time and full-time posts available.

To apply, please visit https://www.gofalystwythcare.cymru/apply

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.30 per hour

Language:

Welsh (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person