Senior Care Assistant

NHS Jobs; Downend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Successful candidates will have an NVQ 3 in care for care homes, at least 2 years of experience in a similar setting, and strong communication skills. A DBS disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years experience in a similar care environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Willingness to be responsive and flexible to a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents’ wellbeing, note changes, update care plans and records.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning and monthly evaluations.
• Assist residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Be a key contact for residents, relatives and health and social care professionals, addressing requests and escalating concerns.

Skills

2 years experience

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in care for care homes

Job description

About Avery Healthcare

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. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Avonmere Care Home in Bristol.

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

• 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.

Additional Requirements

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.

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.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.