Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high standards of personal care while supporting a dedicated team. The role involves monitoring residents' wellbeing, participating in care planning, and supervising staff. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 and at least 2 years of experience in a care environment. This position offers shifts from 7 am to 8:30 pm, including alternate weekends, in a supportive and empowering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment.
• Ability to support and nurture residents and staff.
• Capable of covering a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident.
• Participating in person-centred care planning.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions.
• Acting as a key point of contact for residents and care professionals.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude towards supporting residents

Responsive and flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care for Care Homes

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." They are passionate about creating exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated team, making a positive impact on residents' lives every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, your focus 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. Your responsibilities will include monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being involved in the person‑centred care planning process, supporting residents with their medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, and acting as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives, and healthcare professionals.

Job responsibilities

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, noting any changes impacting care plans, and updating records accordingly.
• Participating in person‑centred care planning, implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development where required.
• Acting as a key point of contact with residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, raising concerns or complaints as needed.

Qualifications and experience

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Care for Care Homes
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff
• Responsive and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities

Job details

Shift Details: 7 am to 8:30 pm, including alternative weekends

Requirements: A DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare) and 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.

Additional information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.