Care Worker (Sponsorship Available) At Carmarthenshire County Council

Job Summary

Carmarthenshire County Council is looking to recruit a caring, compassionate and motivated Night Care Worker to join its friendly residential care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with an interest in care work who wants to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

As a Night Care Worker, you will support residents to feel safe, comfortable and well cared for throughout the night. You will work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and homely environment.

Job Details

• Employer: Carmarthenshire County Council

• Job Title: Care Worker

• Location: St Clears, Wales, United Kingdom

• Salary: £14.79 – £15.27 an hour

• Job Type: Full-time & Part-time

• Closing Date: 25/11/2026, 23:55

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care, always maintaining dignity and respect

• Assisting with moving and handling in a safe and supportive way

• Helping with meal and drink preparation as required

• Providing assistance with medication, in line with training and guidance

• Supporting individuals living with dementia, offering reassurance and understanding

• Encouraging participation in meaningful activities where appropriate

• Working as part of a team, contributing to a positive and supportive environment

• Following guidance and care plans, including direction from professionals such as GPs, physiotherapists and nurses

About You

Carmarthenshire County Council is looking for someone who:

• Is kind, patient and empathetic

• Has a genuine interest in supporting others

• Is reliable, motivated and willing to learn

• Works well both independently and as part of a team

• Is able to follow guidance and maintain high standards of care

Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.

What Carmarthenshire County Council Offers

You will be joining a supportive and dedicated team who are committed to providing the best possible care for residents. Carmarthenshire County Council values teamwork, respect and making a meaningful difference every day.

Why Work With Carmarthenshire County Council

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a team that truly cares about the people they support. The work you do will have a real and lasting impact on the lives of residents.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference in a supportive environment, Carmarthenshire County Council would be pleased to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jason Gregory on 01994 230039.

Apply today to join the care team.

The Rewards

Carmarthenshire County Council is proud to offer a range of benefits to its 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.

• Competitive salary

• 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

Job Description

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DBS Level

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.

Welsh Language Level – Verbal

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

Anonymous Recruitment

Carmarthenshire County Council adopts an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows the Council to assess the impact its recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives it the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Additional Information

Carmarthenshire County Council is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those it cares for and serves. The Council makes sure all its 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, Carmarthenshire County Council has 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 the redeployment pool.

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK.

Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.

How to Apply

If this opportunity interests you, head to Carmarthenshire County Council’s official website for full details — click here to submit your application.