Senior Care Assistant

Overview

Senior Care Assistant –

Location:

Cardiff;

Hours:

Flexible/Agency;
Salary: £13.64 per hour (PAYE)

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay (e.g., £12.50 + holiday pay).

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, and the use of mobility aids.

You will also contribute to activities and day care programs that residents can engage in to improve their quality of life, while monitoring residents  conditions closely and promptly reporting any changes.

• 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, organisation, and team skills
• Compassion, patience, and a practical mindset
• A commitment to upholding dignity, choice, and respect

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (we do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• 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 time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided including Manual handling, Medication, PBM and more! No fee for certificates!