Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our supportive team and help deliver high‑quality personal care in a safe, respectful environment for residents, visitors and staff. You will work alongside the care team to implement care plans, monitor wellbeing, assist with medication administration, keep written records up to date, and support staff development.

Requirements include an NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in care, at least 2 years’ experience in a

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes.
• 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff.
• Flexible and responsive to cover a range of duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care plans.
• Be involved in person-centred care planning and monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support development.
• Act as key contact with residents, relatives and health professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Team player

Education

NVQ 3 in care or equivalent

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 we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll 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 to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changes impacting care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Be involved in the person‑centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff with their development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are escalated.

About You

• 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 towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

About Avery

Avery is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across more than 100 homes. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

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.