Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Location: Pontypool
Salary: £12.64 per hour
Hours: 35.25 per week (Mixture of days and nights)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Join Our Caring Community - Where Every Moment Matters

Are you a dedicated, compassionate care professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for an enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in Pontypool, where your skills and kindness will help shape a warm, respectful, and empowering environment for our residents.

Your Role & Impact

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital leadership role-supporting the wellbeing of our residents while guiding and mentoring junior team members. Working closely with our management team, you'll ensure each individual receives personalised, high-quality care with dignity, empathy, and respect.

What You'll Do:

Support residents with personal care, mobility, and emotional needs

Lead shifts confidently and provide hands-on guidance to colleagues

Contribute to and review person-centred care plans

Carry out and update risk assessments

Administer medication safely and accurately

Liaise with healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic care

Maintain clear documentation and uphold safeguarding practices

Promote choice, independence, and dignity in all aspects of care

What We're Looking For:

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential)

NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to achieve it)

Experience supporting older adults in a care setting

Leadership skills and experience running a shift

Medication administration training and confidence in safe practice

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Up-to-date Manual Handling and First Aid training

A calm, patient, and practical approach

What You'll Get in Return:

A genuinely rewarding role with daily opportunities to make a positive impact
A supportive, close-knit team that values your ideas and experience
Full training and career development opportunities
Occasional early finishes and flexible support from management
A permanent, stable position with consistent hours

Ready to Join Us?

We believe in building a workplace that's as supportive as the care we give. If you're ready to step up, lead with compassion, and bring joy to our residents' lives-we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now and be part of a community that truly cares.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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