Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Acomb; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Acomb is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. You will deliver high standards of personal care, support medication needs, and monitor resident wellbeing. The ideal candidate has an NVQ 3 and 2 years' experience in a similar setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years' experience working in a similar care environment.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and amend care plans.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Personal care

Team support

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Acomb. Avery is committed to supporting its teams and providing a caring, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The successful candidate will have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, 2 years' experience in a similar care environment, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team to create a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and identify changes impacting care and care plans; amend written records to reflect variations and contribute to person-centred care planning, including monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals; respond to reasonable requests and escalate concerns or complaints as needed.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. Avery believes the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and they strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years' experience working in a similar care environment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are 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.