Care Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for Mousehold View Care Home in Norwich. You will join a caring team dedicated to delivering high standards of personal care in a safe, open and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Key duties include supporting daily care, monitoring wellbeing, and assisting with medications, with DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
• Meet DBS and UK work eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Provide safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Monitor residents wellbeing and update care plans and records as needed.
• Assist with medication requirements and reviews as part of care delivery.
• Support staff with development and monthly evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

NVQ 3 in care

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 Mousehold View Care Home in Norwich.

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, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

• 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.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, 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.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities., Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.

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, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across over 100 homes. The organisation is dedicated to making the later years of life enriching for residents by creating meaningful experiences. Avery Healthcare prides itself on being a place where people love to work. The vision of the company is 'creating meaningful lives together,' which fosters a supportive and inspiring environment for both employees and residents. This culture empowers employees daily, encouraging them to feel valued. Avery Healthcare aims to build a nurturing setting that combines respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care. As a result, Avery has become a preferred choice for both residents seeking care and professionals looking for fulfilling career opportunities in the healthcare sector. 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.