Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing luxury elderly care. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing residents' lives through compassionate care and support. This position offers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized. With a commitment to personal growth and development, you will help create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for both residents and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference and embodying values of respect and accountability, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check paid for by the company

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Acting as a key contact for residents and health professionals.

Skills

Effective Communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Supervision Skills

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 daily through your compassion and dedication. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. Our culture values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

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, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, monitoring, and 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, addressing requests and escalating concerns or complaints.

About You

To succeed, you will 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' experience in a similar environment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Support and nurture residents and staff positively.
• Be flexible and responsive to various responsibilities.

About Avery

Avery is one of the UK’s leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, where people love to work. We believe in enriching the later years of life and creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff. With over 100 homes, we foster a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us to see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note the role requires:

• A DBS Disclosure check, paid for by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn before the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.

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