Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheringham is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to support high standards of personal care for residents. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ 3 or equivalent and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include monitoring resident wellbeing, supporting medication needs, and assisting in care planning. Join a supportive team committed to providing exceptional care.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered by the company

Eligibility to work in the UK

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans.
• Participate in the person-centred care planning process.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as a key contact for residents and health professionals.

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.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily – your compassion and dedication truly matter. We aim to foster a caring, supportive environment that offers opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values 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, ensuring a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, noting any changes impacting care and care plans, ensuring new needs are met, and records are updated accordingly.
• Participating in the person-centred care planning process, including implementation, monitoring, and monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development where needed.
• Acting as a key contact for residents, their relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are addressed and concerns or complaints are escalated appropriately.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate must:

• 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.
• Have a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every 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, the cost of which will be covered 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.