Senior Care Assistant

Location: Pontypool
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.

Key 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

What We're Looking For:

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 of joining us:

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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