Care Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Heath Hayes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for Abbey Court Care Home in Heath Hayes, Cannock. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The ideal candidate has an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care, at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting, and excellent communication skills. DBS disclosure and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care is required.
• At least 2 years experience in a similar care environment.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and update care plans as needed.
• Support residents with their personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist with medication requirements under supervision.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development.
• Act as a key point of contact with residents, relatives and health and social care professionals.
• Be prepared to undergo a DBS check and provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Skills

NVQ 3 in care

2 years experience in care

Communication skills

Education

NVQ 3 in care for care homes

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Abbey Court Care Home in Heath Hayes, Cannock. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities will include: Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care, The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare involves supporting and working alongside the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, ensuring a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring the wellbeing of residents, updating care plans, supporting medication requirements, and conducting staff supervisions. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care, at least 2 years experience in a similar environment, and good communication skills. A positive attitude towards supporting residents and flexibility in responsibilities are important traits., Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Abbey Court Care Home in Heath Hayes, Cannock. Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated., Please note this role will require:
• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Bersponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities., Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Avery Healthcare prides itself as one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company's philosophy centers around enriching the later years of life through meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. Avery's vision, "creating meaningful lives together", guides their approach across their network of over 100 homes. They aim to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery Healthcare is committed to exceptional care and is recognized as a preferred choice for both residents and team members., At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.