Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover, Derby. You will work with the care team to provide compassionate personal care, maintain safety, and support residents, families, and staff.

The role requires NVQ 3 or equivalent, two years’ experience in a similar setting, strong communication skills, and flexibility. A DBS check and UK work eligibility are required; join our award-winning team delivering exceptional care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care as part of the care team in a safe, caring and inclusive environment.
• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and update care plans and records as needs change.
• Be involved in the person-centred care planning process, with monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development where required.

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 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.We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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 responsibilitieswillinclude: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, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. 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 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.