Job Description

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Cardiff
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 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 progress

What 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 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 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! No fee for certificates!

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

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