Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant

Ios Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Free uniform

PPE provided

Career progression

QCF qualifications

Supportive team

Job summary

IOS Care in Cardiff, Wales, is seeking a Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant to deliver person-centred home care and support the team. You will work closely with service users, families, and the management team to ensure compassionate, high-quality care that promotes independence and dignity.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years' UK care experience, a valid UK driving licence, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in UK-based care setting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding practices.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support to service users in their own homes.
• Assist with medication, mobility, meal preparation and general wellbeing.
• Conduct spot checks, mentoring and shadowing of junior care staff.
• Support with care planning, documentation and service reviews.
• Report safeguarding concerns and changes in service user needs promptly.
• Maintain clear and accurate records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with IOS Care values, policies, and CIW standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant

Company: IOS Care

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Salary: Competitive, with mileage allowance and other benefits

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time

About IOS Care

IOS Care is a family-owned, privately-run domiciliary care provider based in Cardiff. For over 17 years, we've delivered high-quality care and support to vulnerable adults in the comfort of their own homes. With a reputation for compassion and professionalism, we're proud to have received consistently positive feedback from local commissioners and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW).

The Role

As a Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant, you will play a key role in both delivering exceptional care and supporting the wider team to maintain high standards across our services. You will work closely with service users, families and the care management team to ensure that individuals receive person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support to service users in their own homes
• Assist with medication, mobility, meal preparation and general wellbeing
• Conduct spot checks, mentoring and shadowing of junior care staff
• Support with care planning, documentation and service reviews
• Report safeguarding concerns and changes in service user needs promptly
• Maintain clear and accurate records in line with regulatory requirements
• Ensure care is delivered in line with IOS Care values, policies, and CIW standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a UK-based care setting
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding practices
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable adults

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with enhanced responsibilities
• Mileage allowance
• Free uniform and PPE
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to higher-level QCF qualifications in Health and Social Care
• A supportive team environment and approachable management

Join Our Team

If you're a compassionate, experienced care professional who's ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Join IOS Care and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference every day