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Senior Care Assistant
- Posted: 13-11-2026
- Category: Care
- Location: Cardiff
- Type: Full Time / Part Time / Temp
- Salary: From £16.00 Per Hour
Senior Care Assistant for Cardiff
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Flexible/Agency
Salary: From £16.00 - £20.00 (PAYE)
About the Role:
As a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), you will be responsible for providing high standards of person-centred care, supporting individuals with their physical, emotional and social needs. You will promote dignity, respect, independence and choice while assisting with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and management, follow care plans, observe and report changes in individuals' wellbeing, maintain a safe environment and ensure care is delivered with compassion and respect.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care, promoting individuals' dignity, privacy, respect, choice and independence.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care, washing, dressing, toileting, nutrition, hydration and mobility.
- Administer medication safely and accurately in accordance with prescribed instructions, organisational policies and procedures, maintaining accurate medication records.
- Follow individual care plans, monitor individuals' physical and emotional wellbeing, and promptly report any changes or concerns.
- Act as a positive role model, providing guidance, support and supervision to junior and less experienced staff.
- Support the coordination of daily care activities, promoting effective teamwork and ensuring individuals' needs are met.
- Maintain accurate care records and uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and control, and health and safety standards.
- Communicate effectively with management, colleagues, families and relevant health and social care professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- respected.
What We're Looking For:
- NVQ Level 2 or ideally NVQ Level 3 or higher
- Experience as a Senior/Team Lead and ability to lead a team
- Minimum of 12 months UK based care experience (within the last 3 years)
- Right to work in the UK (we are unable to offer sponsorship)
- Candidates willing to undergo thorough 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
Benefits of joining ESP Care:
- Weekly pay and paid via PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies)
- Offer shifts via your availability and around your personal life.
- Automatically enrolled into our Pension scheme.
- Holiday pay included in your hourly pay.
If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply to join ESP Care today!
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