Senior Care Assistant Nights

Virtual Bridges; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cwmbran is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The role focuses on providing high-quality overnight care, ensuring safety and wellbeing for residents. Candidates should have at least an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and relevant experience in a care setting.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and friendly night team

Meaningful work

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings, especially with older adults.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Practical understanding of night-time care practices.

Responsibilities

• Providing physical and emotional care during overnight hours.
• Monitoring residents' conditions and safety.
• Administering and recording medications (as authorised).

Skills

Compassion

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Organised approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Location: Cwmbran

Salary: £23,169 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time/part-time Night Shifts

Make a Difference While the World Sleeps Are you an experienced care professional looking to lead through the night? We're looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team in Cwmbran, supporting residents through overnight care with compassion, dignity, and professionalism.

About the Role: As a Senior Care Assistant on nights, you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality care, ensuring comfort, safety, and wellbeing while residents rest. You'll support night-time routines, manage medication (as authorised), and be a calm, reassuring presence. Working closely with the Home Management, you'll also supervise night staff and help maintain accurate records and handover details.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Providing physical and emotional care during overnight hours
• Monitoring residents' conditions and safety
• Administering and recording medications (as authorised)
• Completing care documentation and charts
• Supporting toileting and mobility needs with dignity and respect
• Acting as a Keyworker and maintaining homely environments
• Supervising and supporting night care colleagues
• Liaising with on-call staff or emergency services if needed

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• NVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards it (desirable)
• Previous experience in a care setting (particularly with older adults)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Compassion, reliability, and an organised approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A practical understanding of night-time care practices

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and friendly night team
• Meaningful work where you'll truly make a difference
• Training and development opportunities
• Work with a values-driven organisation focused on wellbeing

Please note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016.

Apply today to help create a safer, more supportive night for those who need it most.

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