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Senior Care Assistant

United Kingdom, Pontypool 14.50 GBP / Hour · Job Posted February 01, 2026
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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
  • Contribute to care planning
  • Help promote independence and dignity
  • Assist residents with personal needs, toileting, 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
  • Regularly observe and monitor residents' health conditions
  • 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
  • Review and contribute to individual care plans
  • Complete and implement risk assessments accurately
  • Administer and manage medications (as authorised)
  • Liaise with healthcare professionals
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, nutrition, and safeguarding
  • Accurately document observations, updates, and progress

Requirements

  • Minimum of a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Experience as a senior/shift lead or higher
  • 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

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
  • Access to specialist support through Mental Health First Aiders
  • Online time sheets and payslips
  • Free training and refreshers provided (Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more)
  • No fee for certificates

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