Senior Care Assistant

NHS Jobs; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by employer

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for Hempstalls Hall Care Home in Newcastle Under Lyme. You will support the care team to deliver high standards of personal care and create a safe, inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Key responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, contributing to care planning, assisting with medication, supervising staff, and acting as a main contact for residents and families.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and update care plans as needs change.
• Participate in person-centred care planning, monitor and evaluate monthly.
• Assist residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health/social care professionals and escalate concerns or complaints.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

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 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 at Hempstalls Hall Care Home in Newcastle Under Lyme.

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.

• 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

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in 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.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.