Senior Care Assistant

NHS Jobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our caring team in the UK. You will work alongside the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, respectful and supportive environment. Your role will include monitoring residents' wellbeing, updating care plans, and supporting residents with their medication needs.

We value compassion, reliability and teamwork. A DBS disclosure will be required and you must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident.
• Update care plans and amend written records as needs change.
• Assist with residents' medication requirements.
• Provide person-centred care and monthly evaluations as part of care planning.

Skills

Communication

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

• Other responsibilitieswill include: Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident
• being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required
• Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust:

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

ABOUT AVERY

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

Please note this role will require:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.