Job Description
Nights Senior Care AssistantLocation: Cwmbran (NP44)Shifts: 12.15hrContract : Flexible/Agency - offered based on your availabilitySalary: £14.84 per hour (PAYE) + holiday payHoliday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.50 + holiday payAbout 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.It is essential that you have a minimum of a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and have experience as a senior/shift lead or higher.You will help management ensure that everyone in the home works together to keep the home running smoothly and efficiently.
Additionally, regularly observe and monitor residents' health conditions, reporting any variations to management and undertake clinical observations including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, urine testing, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.With authorisation from the Home Manager or Deputy, oversee the safe administration and distribution of medications within the Home and ensure accurate maintenance of all related records. For this role it is essential that you're prepared to give medication to residents and ideal that you have previous experience in doing this. Training can be provided for this too with free certification.**Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions **Key Responsibilities:Support residents with daily personal care and emotional wellbeingLead shifts confidently, offering supervision and guidance to the care teamReview and contribute to individual care plansComplete and implement risk assessments accuratelyAdminister and manage medications (as authorised)Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic careMaintain high standards of hygiene, nutrition, and safeguardingAccurately document observations, updates, and progressWhat We're Looking For:NVQ Level 2 or ideally NVQ Level 3Experience as a Senior/Team Lead and ability to lead a teamMinimum of 6 months UK based care experienceRight to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)Willing to undergo DBS and reference checksConfidence in leading a shift and supporting colleaguesStrong communication, organisation, and team skillsCompassion, patience, and a practical mindsetA commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respectBenefits of joining us:Temp-to-perm optionsWeekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)Offer shifts via your availability24/7 contact with Brook Street Social CarePension scheme entitlementDouble pay on Bank HolidaysSeparate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it)Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First AidersOnline time sheets and payslipsFree training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more!
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