Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Knowle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

DBS cost met by employer

Job summary

The Birchmere House care home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high standards of personal care and support to residents. You will monitor wellbeing, update care plans, supervise staff and act as the main contact for relatives and health professionals.

Applicants should hold an NVQ 3 in care for care homes, have two years of relevant experience, and possess a DBS check. The role emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care and professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Two years' experience in a similar care environment.
• DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and act on changes affecting their care.
• Update care plans and written records when needs change.
• Participate in person-centred care planning, monthly evaluations and monitoring plans.
• Support residents with their medication.
• Carry out staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as the key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals.
• Respond to reasonable requests and escalated concerns or complaints.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Resident/staff support

Flexibility across responsibilities

Education

NVQ 3 in care for care homes

Job description

This senior care assistant post sits at Birchmere House care home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on high-standard personal care and keeping each resident's wellbeing and care plan under review, including monthly evaluations and medication support. The role also covers supervising and developing care staff and acting as the main contact for relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals. Applicants need an NVQ 3 in care for care homes, two years' experience in a similar setting, and a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and act on changes affecting their care
• Update care plans and written records when needs change
• Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and monitoring plans and carrying out monthly evaluations
• Support residents with their medication
• Carry out staff supervisions and support staff development
• Act as the key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
• Act on reasonable requests and escalated concerns or complaints

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Experience

• Two years' experience in a similar care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff
• Responsive and flexible across a range of responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by the employer