Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a motivated Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Leicester. The role involves delivering personal care, monitoring resident wellbeing, and ensuring a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 and two years' experience, embodying patience and compassion.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and update care plans.
• Support residents with medication management.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

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At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you at every step.

By joining us, you will make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly matter. We aim to foster a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you will experience a culture rooted in respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant involves 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 affecting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication management.
• Undertaking staff supervisions 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 are escalated appropriately.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.

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

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—a place where people love to work. We believe that later life should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we 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 will require:

• 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.