Senior Care Assistant

Ty Llandaff Care Home; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Ty Llandaff Care Home in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a team for safe, person-centred care. You will oversee shifts, ensure ordered care, and monitor residents, including medication administration, while maintaining accurate documentation and clear communication with families and health professionals.

The role requires NVQ 2 with willingness toward Level 3, strong leadership, and excellent communication; weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care.
• You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.
• Alternate weekends are required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care and Support - Ty Llandaff Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Nights

Contracted hours: 44

Our luxury care home in Portcanna, Cardiff, offers exceptional Nursing and Residential care for 69-residents, providing a refined and comfortable environment where personalized care and elegant living come together

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £13.71 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Ty Llandaff Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.