Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to monitor resident wellbeing and support a high standard of personal care. The role includes maintaining care plans, assisting with medication, and conducting staff supervisions. Candidates should hold NVQ Level 3 in care with 2 years of relevant experience, effective communication skills, and a compassionate attitude. Join our supportive team and enhance the lives of our residents while enjoying opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience 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 residents and update care plans accordingly.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Act as a key contact for residents, relatives, and professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude towards residents

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

Job Summary

This is a role as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, a large provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The focus will be on 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.

Main duties of the job include monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation. You will be involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations. You will also support residents with their medication requirements and undertake staff supervisions, supporting staff with their development where required. Additionally, you will 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 any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

About Us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful lives together for their residents and team members alike, with a vision of exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare offers a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job Location

Avery Healthcare
Godmanchester
PE29 2FF

Salary & Working Conditions

Salary: £13.65 a year

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Shift: Alternate weekends

Job Responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift details; Alternate weekends

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Other responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Being involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

About You

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

• 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.

What You'll Need

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Legal & Registration

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).