Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their award-winning team in Birmingham. The role involves providing high standards of personal care, monitoring resident well-being, and supporting care planning. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 3 and have at least two years of experience in a care environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive environment

DBS Disclosure check covered

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support and nurture residents positively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and update care plans.
• Participate in person-centred care planning and evaluations.
• Support residents with medication requirements.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the dedication of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives daily. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. Our culture 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 fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant involves 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 include:

• Monitoring the wellbeing of residents, noting any changes impacting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementation, monitoring, and monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development.
• Being 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, you should embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Support and nurture residents and staff positively.
• 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. We believe that later life should be enriching and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees are valued and empowered daily. Join us to see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note:

• This role requires a DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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