Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes as a Senior Care Assistant. In this fulfilling role, you'll support the care team in delivering high standards of personal care and create a nurturing environment for residents. Your compassion and dedication will significantly impact the lives of those you care for, ensuring their wellbeing and happiness. With a strong focus on staff development and a supportive culture, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a respected organization that values respect, compassion, and accountability. Make a difference in the lives of residents every day!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor resident wellbeing and update care plans.
• Support residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervision and support development.

Skills

Effective Communication

Compassionate Care

Supervision Skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 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.

When you join us, you will make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you will experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the Role

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant involves supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, creating 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 affecting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementation, monitoring, and monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervision and supporting staff development.
• Serving as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring concerns are addressed and escalated when necessary.

About You

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

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be flexible and responsive to a range of responsibilities.

About Avery

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that later years should be enriching and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together." With over 100 homes, we foster 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 alike.

Please note that this role requires:

• 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.