Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Forty Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents through compassionate support and effective care planning. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a close-knit team that values respect and accountability. You'll not only support residents but also contribute to a culture that prioritizes personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a care environment.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective Communication

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Medication Support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Tools

Care Planning Software

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Shift Details: fixed-term contract, both day and night shifts available

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly matter. 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'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re 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, ensuring 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, implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervision and supporting staff development.
• Acting as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns escalated as needed.

About You

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all your actions.

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 verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to a range of responsibilities.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re more than one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and we proudly 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 alike.

Please note 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.