Senior Care Assistant - Bank

NHS Jobs; Kettering; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Park Care Home in Kettering is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant on a Bank shift. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The role requires an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes and about 2 years of similar experience. You will support residents with medication, participate in person-centred care planning, and act as a key contact for residents and families.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• 2 years experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude to supporting residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and update care plans as needed.
• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assist with residents' medication requirements as directed.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development.
• Serve as a main point of contact for residents, relatives and health/social care professionals and address concerns.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Written communication

Education

NVQ 3 in care

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant - Bank at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved 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.
• Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see 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 met 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.