Woodcroft - Senior Care Assistant
Brook Street · CF51HU · posted 1 day ago
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Going rate for this occupation: £33,400 · UK median pay £29,381
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Night Senior Care Assistant Shifts: 12.15hr Night Shifts
Contract : Flexible/Agency - offered based on your availability Salary: £14.84 per hour (PAYE) + holiday pay
Locations : Upper Cwmbran NP44 + Pontypool NP4
Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly 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, lead 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 experience as a senior/shift lead within a care setting as you will be responsible for leading shift, assigning carers to units and administering medication. 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 however training can be provided along with shadow shifts to support you in confidently administrating medication along with ensuring you maintain accurate records.
Paid inductions will be offered prior to shift to prepare you as much as possible including showing you around the home, supporting you with medication administration and setting you up on their daily systems for recording actions.
**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:
Experience as a Senior/Team Lead and ability to lead a team Minimum of a level 2 Minimum of 6 months UK based care experience Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship) 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
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