- Senior Carer - Nights
- £14.60 per hour | 3 Nights On / 3 Nights Off | 10pm–8am
- Towy Castle Care Home, Carmarthen (SA32 8DY)
Ready to take the next step in your care career?
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Towy Castle Care Home.
Set within beautiful grounds overlooking the Towy Estuary, Towy Castle provides high-quality residential and dementia care in a warm, welcoming environment where residents truly feel at home.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or Night Care Assistant looking to progress into a leadership role with greater responsibility.
Why Join Us?
- £14.60 per hour
- Permanent night shifts (10:00pm-8:00am)
- Consistent 3 nights on / 3 nights off rolling rota
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- Career development opportunities
- Health Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance
- Long Service Awards
- Annual Company Awards
- Friendly and supportive management team
About Towy Castle
Towy Castle is a beautiful residential care home providing high-quality residential and dementia care in a friendly and supportive environment.
As part of our dedicated night team, you'll help ensure our residents remain safe, comfortable and well cared for throughout the night while supporting and leading your colleagues.
About the Role
As the senior person on duty overnight, you'll lead the night team, ensuring the home runs safely and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Working alongside a team of four night staff, you'll provide leadership, support and guidance while continuing to deliver excellent person-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting the night team.
- Ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, person-centred care.
- Supporting with personal care, repositioning and continence care where required.
- Administering medication safely.
- Completing medication audits and changeovers.
- Carrying out regular welfare and safety checks.
- Maintaining accurate records and handovers.
- Responding confidently to emergencies and unexpected situations.
- Liaising with healthcare professionals and the Out of Hours team when required.
- Supporting with cleaning, laundry and general overnight duties.
- Promoting a positive, safe and well-organised working environment.
What We're Looking For
✔ Previous experience working within a residential care setting.
✔ Experience leading or supervising a care team.
✔ Confident making decisions independently.
✔ Medication administration experience.
✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills.
✔ A caring, reliable and professional approach.
✔ Able to commit to the advertised night rota.
Desirable
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
- Experience supporting older people and those living with dementia.
This rota includes weekends and bank holidays, and forms part of your contracted hours.
Location
Towy Castle Care Home is located near Carmarthen and is easily commutable from Llanelli, Llandeilo, Ammanford, Cross Hands, Kidwelly, St Clears, Whitland and the surrounding areas.
Due to the rural location of the home and limited public transport during night-time hours, applicants must be able to travel reliably to and from work.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career while leading a dedicated night team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Towy Castle family.
Pay: £14.60 per hour
Application question(s):
- Have you previously worked in a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Shift Leader or similar supervisory role in a care setting?
- Are you confident administering medication and completing medication records?
- Do you hold a Level 3 (or above) qualification in Health & Social Care?
- Please note: Towy Castle Care Home is in a rural location with limited public transport, particularly during night-time hours. If you do not drive, please ensure you have checked that you can reliably travel to and from the home for all shifts. Are you able to do this?
Work Location: In person