Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support high standards of personal care in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in care and at least 2 years of experience. The role includes monitoring resident wellbeing and assisting with medication needs. Join us to make a positive impact in residents' lives!

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and career development

Supportive and caring environment

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans.
• Support residents with their medication needs.
• Serve as a key contact for residents and their families.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

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At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you will make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly matter. We strive to foster a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant. If this sounds like the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant will involve supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, noting any changes affecting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in the person-centred care planning process, including implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication needs.
• Undertaking staff supervision and supporting staff development.
• Serving as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns escalated as needed.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Possess an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Be effective in verbal and written communication.
• Have a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—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 residents and staff alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us to discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.