Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join its award-winning team in Coventry. In this role, you will support high standards of personal care while working in a respectful and compassionate environment, making a positive difference in residents' lives every day. Candidates should hold an NVQ 3 in care, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in a care setting.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for learning and career development

DBS check costs covered

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and update care plans.
• Support residents with medication requirements.

Skills

Communication

Supportiveness

Responsiveness

Education

NVQ 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 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 make a difference. We offer 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’d 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 include:

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, noting any changes impacting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementation and monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions 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.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ 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.
• Have 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’re one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — but we’re also a place where people love to work. We believe that later life should be enriching, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With a 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 and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members.

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.