Senior Care Assistant

  • Lowry Recruitment Ltd
  • Dinas Powys, South Glamorgan
  • Mar 10, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Senior Care Assistant NIGHTS

Penarth CF64 5BN

33hrs or 44hrs a week on Nights

£14.33/hr (£15.29/hr from 1st April)

Excellent CIW report in 2025.

CareHome Rating - an incredible 9.9/10

PLEASE NOTE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES IS NOT AVAILABLE, ALSO NEITHER IS SWITCHING VISAS SORRY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

This is a stunning 36 bed home, a flag ship home for a National Charity and Care provider which was built to incredibly high standards. You will be working in a purpose-built property with state-of-the-art facilities designed to support individuals with residential and dementia care needs.

You will be working in a residential and Residential Dementia setting. Role available

Nights Senior 33 or 44 hours per week - (NVQ 2 Qualified), 3 or 4 x 12hr shift pattern, 8pm-8am. Breaks Unpaid. Alternative weekends off.

Key Responsibilities

To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.

To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).

To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves.

Person specification (Senior Care Assistant)

Two years minimum experience of working in an Elderly social care environment

Have a NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care, QCF or equivalent (essential).

Supervisory/leadership skills, and a willingness to develop new skills