Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

City And County Healthcare Group Ltd

Carmarthen, United Kingdom

5 hours ago

No application

About

  • Company Description
  • Pay: £13.20 per hour plus 40p mileage
  • Shifts: Full Time
  • Driver Required: Yes - Full UK licence and access to your own vehicle
  • We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.
  • We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves

  • 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
  • 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
  • Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional
  • Here at MiHomecare, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing team in Carmarthen.
  • Job Description
  • What you’ll do?
  • Every day as a Senior Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing.

You will

  • Support prompt, safe hospital discharges back home (within 24 hours of referral)
  • Empower clients to regain independence, confidence and skills through positive, safe risk-taking
  • Build trusting relationships and provide emotional encouragement every day
  • Adapt home environments to reduce risks and suit individual needs
  • Help clients achieve goals set by social workers with minimal ongoing support
  • Establish motivating daily routines that promote great self-care
  • Assess capabilities (physical & cognitive) over 14 days, gather evidence, and plan the right-sized care package
  • Refer clients to supportive tech (e.g. reminder clocks, medication dispensers, door sensors, GPS watches)
  • Work closely with families to create person-centred care plans that everyone loves
  • Attend multi-agency meetings, provide progress updates, and collaborate to increase independence
  • Write tailored care plans, complete risk assessments, and deliver thorough handovers to long-term teams
  • Connect clients with community groups and services to boost social skills and integration
  • Take charge of your own professional development – source relevant training and keep skills refreshed
  • Qualifications
  • What we’re looking for?
  • No experience? No problem. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing past care experience, what matters most is your heart.

We’re looking for people who are

  • Proven experience in domiciliary/home care (essential)
  • A genuine person-centred approach – always putting the individual first
  • Strong communication skills – excellent verbal, non-verbal, and warm demeanour to connect with clients, families, and teams
  • Compassion, empathy, and a real passion for supporting others
  • Proactive mindset with creative initiative and the ability to think outside the box
  • Solid problem-solving skills and a holistic view of care needs
  • Knowledge of positive risk-taking and how it safely promotes independence and confidence
  • Clear understanding of the care sector, including promoting independence and managing logistics in home settings
  • Great team player – building positive relationships with clients, keyworkers, families, and colleagues
  • Flexible, reliable, and punctual – able to adapt to changing needs and keep things on track
  • Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different

  • Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
  • Local travel only - paid mileage for every journey, if you drive
  • Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
  • Flexibility - work patterns that fit your lifestyle
  • Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
  • Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
  • National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
  • Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, Refer A Friend scheme, and more
  • Ready to apply?
  • Our quick, simple application process lets you choose an interview time that works for you.
  • Join MiHomecare (CCH Group) in Carmarthen today and be part of something meaningful!
  • Region: Wales