Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in Hatfield is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, assisting with medication, and facilitating communication between residents and health professionals. The ideal candidate has NVQ 3 in care and at least 2 years of experience in a similar environment, with a commitment to creating a supportive atmosphere for residents and staff.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career development

Celebration of hard work and dedication

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Flexible responsiveness

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

Overview

This is a Senior Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The role involves supporting and working 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

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, be aware of 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, by 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; ensure reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

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.

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 we are here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop 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 now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant.

About You

Our values are caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. To be successful, you will meet the following:

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

About Avery

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With a growing network of over 100 homes, we offer a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunity

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions as part of the appointment process.