Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant in Peterborough to provide exceptional care for residents. This role involves monitoring wellbeing, supporting medication needs, and assisting in staff development, fostering a positive, respectful environment. Candidates should hold an NVQ 3 and have experience in caring settings, embodying the values of support and compassion.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure covered by Avery Healthcare

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans accordingly.
• Participate in person-centred care planning and monthly evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

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 every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives daily — your compassion and dedication truly matter. We aim to 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 providing 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, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your main focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and collaborate with 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 implementation, monitoring, and monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervision and supporting staff development where needed.
• Serving as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns escalated as necessary.

About You

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

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

About Avery

At Avery, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other life stage and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. Our vision, "creating meaningful lives together," guides us as we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered each day. 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 the cost 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.