Job Description
Senior Care Assistant
Location: Pontypool
Hours: 35.25 (mixture of days and nights) OR 23.5 (nights only)
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time OR Part-time
Salary: £13.64 per hour
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:
1. Support residents with daily personal care and emotional wellbeing
2. Lead shifts confidently, offering supervision and guidance to the care team
3. Review and contribute to individual care plans
4. Complete and implement risk assessments accurately
5. Administer and manage medications (as authorised)
6. Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care
7. Maintain high standards of hygiene, nutrition, and safeguarding
8. Accurately document observations, updates, and progress
What We're Looking For:
9. NVQ Level 3
10. Experience in a care setting, ideally with older adults
11. Confidence in leading a shift and supporting colleagues
12. Strong communication, organisation, and team skills
13. Compassion, patience, and a practical mindset
14. A commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respect
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply today!
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