Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Rugeley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury elderly care is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role is vital for maintaining high standards of personal care in a supportive and inclusive environment. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while fostering a nurturing atmosphere for both residents and staff. With a focus on personal development and teamwork, this position offers a rewarding career path in a thriving organization that values its employees. If you are passionate about care and looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar care environment for at least 2 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care plans.
• Support residents with medication and supervise staff.

Skills

Effective Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job description

Job summary

This is a role as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The role involves supporting and working 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, your focus 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 include monitoring residents' wellbeing, participating in person-centred care planning, supporting with medication, supervising staff, and acting as a key contact.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team members, with over 100 homes across the UK. We foster a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Details

• Date posted: 09 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1299518264
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Rugeley, WS15 2EJ

Job description and responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we support those who care for our residents and celebrate your hard work. Join us to make a positive impact every day, with opportunities to grow in a caring environment. We seek a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual for the role of Senior Care Assistant.

About the role: Your focus will be supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. Other responsibilities include:

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans as needed.
• Participating in person-centred care planning and evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication.
• Supervising and supporting staff development.
• Being a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health professionals, ensuring requests and concerns are addressed.

About you

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. Our ideal candidate:

• Holds an NVQ Level 3 or Level 2 NVQ in care for care homes.
• Has at least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Communicates effectively in writing and verbally.
• Supports and nurtures residents and staff positively.
• Is flexible and responsive to responsibilities.

Additional requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note, the role may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.