Nights Senior Care Assistant
Location: Cwmbran (NP44)
Shifts: 12.15hr
Contract: Flexible/Agency - offered based on your availability
Salary: Up to £14.50 per hour (PAYE)
Holiday pay is separate and not inclusive of your hourly pay (e.g., £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 will act as a role model for junior staff, leading the shift by example, contribute to care planning and help promote independence and dignity in a safe and stimulating environment. Additionally, you will assist residents with personal needs such as toileting and use of mobility aids, contribute to activities and day‑care programmes, monitor 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. You will regularly observe and monitor residents’ health conditions, report 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, you will oversee the safe administration and distribution of medications within the Home and ensure accurate maintenance of all related records. You should be prepared to give medication to residents and ideally have previous experience in doing this; training and free certification can be provided.
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 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 (no sponsorship offered)
* 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
* Temp‑to‑perm options
* Weekly pay and paid PAYE (no umbrella companies – you accrue holiday pay with 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 timesheets 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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