Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to support care teams in delivering high standards of personal care. The role involves monitoring residents' wellbeing, participating in care planning, and supervising staff. Join a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes and make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care plans.
• Support residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Supportiveness

Education

NVQ 3 in Care

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting our care teams and celebrating their hard work. Joining us means making a positive impact on residents' lives, with opportunities for growth in a caring environment that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our award-winning team. If this sounds like the right fit, 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, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including 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 concerns are addressed and escalated when necessary.

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 of experience in a similar environment.
• Be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be flexible and responsive to a range of responsibilities.

About Avery

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to enriching the later years of life. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and empowering environment where employees are valued. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Additional Requirements

This role requires:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note: This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.

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