Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury elderly care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Leicester. You'll support residents' personal care, monitor their wellbeing, and engage in care planning. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in care and experience in similar environments. Join a dedicated team that values compassion, support, and honesty in providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive team environment

DBS Disclosure check covered

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Responsive and flexible to various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and ensure care plans are updated.
• Participate in person-centred care planning.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Supportive attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

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 every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We foster a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll 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 place for you, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant will involve supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, creating a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing, noting any changes affecting care plans, ensuring needs are met, and records are updated accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervision 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 escalated as needed.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Support and nurture residents and staff with a positive attitude.
• Be responsive and flexible to various 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 later years should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With a 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.

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.

Additional Information

Expected Salary: Not specified

Postcode: Not specified

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