Nights Senior Care Assistant

Job description

Nights Senior Care AssistantLocation: Cwmbran (NP44)Shifts: 12.15hr

Contract: Flexible/Agency - offered based on your availabilitySalary: 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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cwmbran

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English