Senior Care Assistant (Nights) | 44 hrs

Senior Care Assistant (Nights) | 44 hrs
Senior Care Assistant (Nights) | 44 Hours per Week
Cwrt Enfys Nursing Home, Ystradgynlais
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Are you an experienced Care Assistant ready to take the next step in your career?
We're looking for a confident and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality care while helping to guide and develop our care team.
About this role
Why Join Us?
Leadership role within an established nursing home
Every other weekend off (where rota allows)
Ongoing training and professional development
Support towards qualifications and career progression
Reimbursement of Social Care Wales registration fees
Employee referral scheme
Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Thank You Celebration and Long Service Awards
Supportive team culture where colleagues are recognised and valued
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About the Role
Working closely with the Care Manager and nursing team, you will play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of care and supporting colleagues to deliver positive outcomes for residents.
Responsibilities include:
Leading and supporting the care team during shifts
Providing hands-on care and support to residents
Supervising and mentoring colleagues
Supporting supervisions and performance management processes
Monitoring residents' physical and emotional wellbeing
Promoting person-centred care and positive resident experiences
Administering medication where trained and authorised
Working collaboratively with colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams
What We're Looking For
Previous care experience, ideally with supervisory responsibilities
QCF Level 3 or willingness to work towards it
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to motivate and support colleagues
Positive, professional and caring approach
Commitment to delivering outstanding care
About Silvercrest
Silvercrest operates nursing homes across South Wales and is committed to providing high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence and choice. We believe great care starts with great people and are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and able to thrive.
If you're ready to take the next step in your care career and make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Previous experience working within a care environment
Desired criteria
- Previous supervisory experience within a care environment
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Building Relationships
Providing Care
Administering Medicine





