Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team in Bristol. You will play a vital role in delivering high standards of personal care, supporting residents' wellbeing and fostering a nurturing environment. If you hold an NVQ Level 3 and have a positive attitude, apply now to make a difference in our residents' lives.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Eligibility to work in the UK

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in care environment required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and ensure care plans are updated.
• Participate in care planning and conduct evaluations.
• Support residents with medication requirements.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent 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 aim to celebrate and support 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 are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment that encourages growth, learning, and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you will 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 involves supporting and working alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care. You will help create a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changes impacting care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and records are updated accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development where needed.
• Acting as a key contact for residents, their relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are addressed and concerns or complaints are escalated appropriately.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all your actions.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — we are a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with the cost 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.