Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury care home provider in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. You will support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care within a nurturing environment. Applicants should possess NVQ 3 in care, have 2 years' experience in a similar role, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This role involves monitoring resident wellbeing, assisting with medication, and liaising with families and healthcare professionals. Shifts are 4 days a week, including every other weekend.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to implement person-centered care planning.
• DBS Disclosure check required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and amend care records.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents and their families.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

The Senior Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare's Scholars Mews Care Home in Stratford-Upon-Avon involves supporting and working 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.

To be successful in this role you will need: NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, 2 years' experience in a similar care environment and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, a positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff, and be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 of 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.

Shift Details

4 shifts a week, every other weekend.

About Avery Healthcare

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of “creating meaningful lives together.” They are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

What We Offer

We celebrate and support our teams. We offer opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career, a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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