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Senior Care Assistant
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.64 - 13.64 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pontypool, Torfaen
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Pontypool
Salary: £13.64 per hour (permanent role, working 35.25 hours per week across a mixture of days and nights)
Contract Type: Permanent Full-time
Join Our Caring Community - Make Every Moment Count Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for a compassionate and proactive Senior Care Assistant to support our team and help shape a warm, nurturing environment for our residents.
About the Role: As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll work closely with the Management Team 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.
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 progressWhat We're Looking For:
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (required)
NVQ Level 3 or willingness to complete it (desirable)
Experience in a care setting, ideally with older adults
Proven ability in writing care plans and conducting risk assessments
Confidence in leading a shift and supporting colleagues
Strong communication, organisation, and team skills
Medication trained and competent in safe administration
Manual Handling and First Aid training
Practical knowledge of medication processes and relevant health and safety legislation
Compassion, patience, and a practical mindset
A commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respectWhy Join Us?
A warm and inclusive team culture
Full training and development opportunities
A meaningful, rewarding role making a difference every day
Early finishes on occasion and supportive leadershipThis role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, as part of our commitment to safeguarding and quality care.
Apply now and help us create a brighter, more supported future for our residents in Pontypool!
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