Nights Senior Care Assistant

Brook Street UK Careers; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant in Pontypool. This role requires at least a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and experience as a senior staff member. You will provide care that promotes independence and dignity, assist with personal needs, and lead junior staff. The position offers flexible hours and pays up to £14.50 per hour, exclusive of holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care required.
• Experience in a senior care position or as a shift lead is essential.
• Ability to observe and monitor health conditions of residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care tailored to individual needs.
• Act as a role model for junior staff and contribute to care planning.
• Assist residents with personal needs and toilet requirements.

Skills

Experience in senior care or as a shift lead

Strong communication skills

Ability to promote independence and dignity

Education

Minimum level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Nights Senior Care Assistant

Location : Pontypool (NP4)

Shifts : 12.15hr

Contract : Flexible / Agency - offered based on your availability

Salary : Up to £14.50 per hour (PAYE)

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay

About the Role

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.

It is essential that you have a minimum of a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and have experience as a senior / shift lead or higher.

You will help management ensure that everyone in the home works together to keep the home running smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, regularly observe and monitor residents' health conditions, ...