Care Worker (Days) - Maesllewelyn Care Home in Newcastle Emlyn

Care Worker (Days) - Maesllewelyn Care Home

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3555

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Part Time

Contract end date: 29 November 2026

Location: Newcastle Emlyn

Grade: Grade D +8%

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £14.32 - £14.78

Contract Hours: 25

Come and join our team

We are looking for caring, compassionate and reliable individuals who are committed to delivering person-centred care. Successful applicants will:

• Have a positive and respectful approach to supporting older people.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where applicable.
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting dignity, independence and choice for the people we support.

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Support to achieve and maintain Social Care Wales registration requirements.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of residents every day.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated team providing high-quality residential care. Whether you are experienced in care or looking to start a new career, we will support you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact:

Sandra Jones
Email: SKJones@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Ann-Marie Rogers
Email: ARogers@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Telephone: Maesllewelyn Residential Care Home01239 711990.

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date: 04/08/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.