Senior Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newport seeks a Senior Care Assistant to provide high standards of care, lead shifts, and support staff. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3, with at least 6 months of UK care experience. Benefits include weekly pay, flexible shifts, and enrollment in a pension scheme.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Flexible shifts

Automatic pension enrollment

Holiday pay included

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months UK based care experience (within the last 3 years).
• Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship).
• Confidence in leading a shift and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support with the resident’s personal care and their wellbeing.
• Lead shifts confidently, offering help and guidance to the care team.
• Review and contribute to individual care plans.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation skills

Team skills

Compassion

Patience

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3 or higher

Job description

Senior Care Assistant wanted for Newport

Location: Newport
Hours: Flexible/Agency
Salary: From £14.00 (PAYE)

About the Role:

As a Senior and Experienced Care Assistant, you'll be expected to work closely with Management to deliver high standards of physical, emotional, and social care tailored to individual needs. You'll be required to act as a role model for lesser experienced staff, led by example on shift whilst conducting your roles and responsibilities and help promote independence and dignity in a calm and safe environment. Additionally, you will assist residents where necessary, with personal care and with their needs according to their activities of daily living.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with the resident’s personal care and their wellbeing
• Lead shifts confidently, offering help and guidance to the care team
• Review and contribute to individual care plans
• Administer and manage medications (as authorised)
• Complete risk assessments accurately
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care
• Accurately document observations, updates, and progress
• Maintain high standards safeguarding

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 2 or ideally NVQ Level 3 or higher
• Experience as a Senior/Team Lead and ability to lead a team
• Minimum of 6 months UK based care experience (within the last 3 years)
• Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
• Candidates willing to undergo thorough 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 of joining ESP Care:

• Weekly pay and paid via PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies)
• Offer shifts via your availability and around your personal life.
• Automatically enrolled into our Pension scheme.
• Holiday pay included in your hourly pay.

If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply to join ESP Care today!