Senior Care Assistant Job at Brook-St Hiredonline (Cwmbran)

Senior Care Assistant

Brook-St Hiredonline

Location:
United Kingdom , Cwmbran

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

14.50 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll work closely with Management to deliver high standards of physical, emotional, and social care tailored to individual needs. You'll act as a role model for junior staff, led by example on shift, contribute to care planning, and help promote independence and dignity in a safe and stimulating environment. Additionally, you will assist residents where necessary, with personal needs, toileting requirements, use of mobility aids. Furthermore, you will be contributing to activities and day care programs that residents can engage in to improve their quality of life alongside monitoring residents' conditions closely and promptly report any changes.

Job Responsibility:

Work closely with Management to deliver high standards of physical, emotional, and social care
Act as a role model for junior staff, lead by example on shift
Contribute to care planning
Help promote independence and dignity
Assist residents with personal needs, toileting requirements, use of mobility aids
Contribute to activities and day care programs
Monitor residents' conditions closely and promptly report any changes
Help management ensure the home runs smoothly and efficiently
Regularly observe and monitor residents' health conditions, reporting any variations
Undertake clinical observations (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, urine testing, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation)
Oversee the safe administration and distribution of medications (as authorised)
Ensure accurate maintenance of all related records
Support residents with daily personal care and emotional wellbeing
Lead shifts confidently, offering supervision and guidance to the care team
Review and contribute to individual care plans
Complete and implement risk assessments accurately
Administer and manage medications (as authorised)
Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care
Maintain high standards of hygiene, nutrition, and safeguarding
Accurately document observations, updates, and progress

Requirements:

NVQ Level 2 or ideally NVQ Level 3
Experience as a Senior/Team Lead and ability to lead a team
Minimum of 6 months UK based care experience
Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
Confidence in leading a shift and supporting colleagues
Strong communication, organisation, and team skills
Compassion, patience, and a practical mindset
A commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respect
Minimum of a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
Experience as a senior/shift lead or higher
Prepared to give medication to residents

Nice to have:

Previous experience in administering medication
NVQ Level 3

What we offer:

Temp-to-perm options
Weekly pay and paid PAYE
Offer shifts via your availability
24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
Pension scheme entitlement
Double pay on Bank Holidays
Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
Online time sheets and payslips
Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more
No fee for certificates
Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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