Senior Care Assistant

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the care team and ensure high-quality personal care for residents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 or equivalent, at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include monitoring resident wellbeing and supporting medication requirements. This position offers a shift from 07:00 to 19:30.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and amend care plans as needed.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents and professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

Overview

This role is for a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and working alongside the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, be aware of any changes impacting care and care plans, ensure that new needs are met, and amend written records to reflect any variation.
• Be involved in the person-centred care planning process, 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 for residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints escalated as needed.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we strive to create meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With a vision of creating meaningful lives together, we offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Requirements

Package Description:

Shift Details: 07.00 to 19.30

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.

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

Qualifications

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.