Senior Care Assistant

Pay: £13.65 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.

What you’ll do?

Every day as a Senior Care Assistant is different, but your impact is always the same - life-changing.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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