Senior Care Assistant

Brook Street Social Care; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high standards of care to residents. The role includes supporting daily personal care, leading shifts, and liaising with healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate has NVQ qualifications, UK care experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers flexible hours and competitive pay of £13.64 per hour plus holiday pay.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Free training and refreshers

Access to specialist support

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Lead shifts confidently, offering supervision and guidance to the care team.
• Administer and manage medications as authorised.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 2 or ideally NVQ Level 3

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Cardiff

Hours: Flexible/Agency

Salary: £13.64 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.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily personal care and emotional wellbeing
• Lead shifts confidently, offering supervision and guidance to the care team
• Review and contribute to individual care plans
• Complete and implement risk assessments accurately
• Administer and manage medications (as authorised)
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, nutrition, and safeguarding
• Accurately document observations, updates, and progress

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!

If this opportunity sounds like something you\'re interested in, please apply today!

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