Senior Care Assistant — Compassionate Care & Growth

Avery Healthcare Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Manchester is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join Acacia Lodge Care Home. You will work with the care team to provide high-quality personal care and support residents with daily living activities.

The role requires an NVQ 3 in care, at least 2 years’ experience, strong communication, and a flexible, empathetic approach. DBS disclosure will be required and eligibility to work in the UK must be demonstrated.

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years’ experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• 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 for 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.

Skills

NVQ 3 in care

Communication

Team support

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in care

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Manchester is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join Acacia Lodge Care Home. You will work with the care team to provide high-quality personal care and support residents with daily living activities.

The role requires an NVQ 3 in care, at least 2 years’ experience, strong communication, and a flexible, empathetic approach. DBS disclosure will be required and eligibility to work in the UK must be demonstrated.