Senior Care Assistant in Cardiff

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Senior Night Care Assistant at Hafod.

Please note, this is a full time permanent role offering 35.25 hours, you will be covering 3 night shifts per week on a rolling rota with every second weekend off.

You will have previous care assistant experience and hold a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the management team to deliver high standards of person-centred care within a residential home setting.

Working alongside colleagues, you’ll help ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and dignified care tailored to their individual needs.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll support with personal care, oversee care delivery, administer medication when trained, and help create a warm, stimulating environment where residents feel valued and supported to maintain their independence.

Some of our homes may have limited public transport links, and some shifts start early or finish late. You’ll therefore need reliable transport to and from work.

• What you’ll be doing
• Support the day-to-day running of the home alongside management, ensuring high standards of care are maintained.
• Provide and oversee personal and practical care, including mobility, hygiene, nutrition and wellbeing support.
• Develop, review and maintain accurate care plans and records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Administer, order and monitor medication (when authorised) and maintain accurate documentation.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, taking observations and liaising with healthcare professionals.

You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.

What you’ll bring

Clinical and practical competence, empathetic leadership with a passion for providing person-centered care.

Key priorities include safe medication administration, calm crisis management, clear communication with families, and maintaining regulatory standards to foster a safe, supportive care home environment.

• A kind, compassionate and patient approach with a genuine passion for supporting others.
• Previous experience working in a care setting and supporting older people.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or willingness to work towards).
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of care planning, medication administration and person-centred care.

Interested in applying?

Submit your application online. We’ll review all applications and if you’re shortlisted, we’ll get in touch to arrange an interview at Woodcroft Care Home.

Please note that all successful applicants must be registered, or be prepared to register, with Social Care Wales (SCW) as a requirement of the role.

If you’re successful at the end of the recruitment process, we’ll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks.

This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we’ll organise and pay for.

If you’d like some tips or advice with the recruitment process, we’ve put together some helpful guidance, here.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Support and adjustments

We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.

About the home

Woodcroft is a 60-bed care home located in Trowbridge.

It provides a modern, homely setting for the elderly and those who may need EMI care.

The design supports an environment that enables independence and choice within a comfortable and secure setting.

• You’ll find more information about Woodcroft Care Home here
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