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Plasnewydd Residential Home; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasnewydd Residential Home in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a dedicated caregiver to support residents with daily, compassionate, person-centred care. Lead by example on shift, guiding care staff, and promoting dignity and independence in a warm, homely environment.

You will deliver hands-on care, administer medications, update care plans, monitor wellbeing, and communicate with families and professionals to ensure residents feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on care to residents.
• Administer medication according to care plans.
• Update and review care plans regularly.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to needs.
• Communicate effectively with families and professionals.
• Act as a point of support for junior staff and training.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed to maintain high standards.

Job description

To play a key role in supporting the daily running of our residential home, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, person‑centred care. lead by example on shift, guiding care staff, promoting dignity and independence, and maintaining high standards of practice. The responsibilities include delivering hands‑on care, administering medication, updating care plans, monitoring wellbeing, and communicating effectively with families and professionals. Act as a point of support for junior staff, helping with training, problem‑solving, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed, contribute to a warm, homely environment where residents feel valued, respected, and supported.