Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and supporting their caregivers. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in providing compassionate care and fostering a supportive environment. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. You'll be part of a close-knit team that values respect, honesty, and accountability, ensuring every day is rewarding and fulfilling. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care plans accordingly.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

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 here to celebrate and support 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 are committed to fostering 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 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 involves supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, creating a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Other responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, noting any changes impacting care and updating care plans accordingly.
2. Participating in the person-centred care planning process, including implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
3. Supporting residents with their medication needs.
4. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development.
5. Acting as a key contact with residents, their relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns escalated when necessary.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate will:

1. Hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
2. Have at least 2 years' experience in a similar care environment.
3. Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Possess a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
5. Be responsive and flexible to various responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a community where people love to work. We believe that later life should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team members. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and we proudly operate 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 that 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 before the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.