Night Care Lead: Compassionate Senior Assistant

Avon Search; Treharris; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hours per week

Training and development

Supportive management

Career progression

Welcoming care home environment

Job summary

Avon Search is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join the night team at a welcoming residential care setting in Treharris, South Wales.

You will support up to 24 residents, supervise Care Assistants, deliver high quality person-centred care, and maintain accurate records, promoting dignity, independence and safety.

This role offers 36 hours per week, ongoing training and development, supportive management, and opportunities for career progression within a valued care home.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• A caring, reliable and professional approach is required.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding residential care and promoting wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective running of the night shift.
• Supervise and mentor Care Assistants.
• Deliver high-quality person-centred care.
• Administer and record medication safely where required.
• Support residents with personal care and overnight needs.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Promote dignity, choice and independence.
• Create a safe, welcoming environment for residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Respond promptly and professionally to residents' needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Reliability

Professionalism

Night shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Avon Search is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join the night team at a welcoming residential care setting in Treharris, South Wales.

You will support up to 24 residents, supervise Care Assistants, deliver high quality person-centred care, and maintain accurate records, promoting dignity, independence and safety.

This role offers 36 hours per week, ongoing training and development, supportive management, and opportunities for career progression within a valued care home.