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Job summary
A leading care provider in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. This role offers flexible hours and a pay rate of £13.64 per hour. Responsibilities include supporting residents' wellbeing, leading shifts, and contributing to care plans. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or 3 and at least 6 months of UK-based care experience. The position emphasizes dignity, choice, and respect for all residents.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months UK-based care experience.
- Willingness to undergo DBS and reference checks.
- Right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Support residents with daily personal care and emotional wellbeing.
- Lead shifts confidently and supervise the care team.
- Review and contribute to individual care plans.
Skills
Education
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Location: Cardiff
Hours: Flexible/Agency
Salary: £13.64 per hour (PAYE). Holiday pay is separate, not inclusive of hourly pay (i.e., £12.50 + holiday pay).
The role focuses on delivering high standards of physical, emotional, and social care tailored to individual needs. You will act as a role model for junior staff, contribute to care planning, promote independence and dignity, and assist residents with personal needs, toileting, and mobility as required. You will also contribute to activities and day care programs and monitor residents closely, reporting any changes promptly.
- 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
- 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 (we do not offer sponsorship)
- Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
- Confidence in leading a shift and supporting colleagues
- Strong communication, organisational, and team skills
- Compassion, patience, and a practical mindset
- A commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respect
- Weekly pay and paid PAYE (no umbrella companies; holiday pay accrued and no hidden fees)
- Shift options based on your availability
- 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
- Pension scheme entitlement
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Separate holiday pay
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Online timesheets and payslips
- Free training and refreshers including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more; no fee for certificates
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