Senior Care Assistant — Compassionate Care Leader

Avery Healthcare Group; Knowle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS disclosure cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for Birchmere House Care Home in Solihull. You will join a close-knit team delivering high standards of personal care in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that values residents, families, and staff.

You will work alongside the care team to support day-to-day wellbeing, assist with medications, contribute to care planning, and supervise or support colleagues as needed, while upholding our values of compassion

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor wellbeing of each resident and update care plans as needed.
• Involved in person-centred care planning and monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support development as required.
• Act as key contact with residents, relatives, visitors and health/social care professionals; escalate concerns.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care homes

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for Birchmere House Care Home in Solihull. You will join a close-knit team delivering high standards of personal care in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that values residents, families, and staff.

You will work alongside the care team to support day-to-day wellbeing, assist with medications, contribute to care planning, and supervise or support colleagues as needed, while upholding our values of compassion