Senior Care Assistant – Compassionate Resident Care Leader

Avery Healthcare Group; Fenton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Senior Care Assistant for Hanford Court Care Home in Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on delivering high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment.

You will support the care team and contribute to residents’ wellbeing. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, have 2 years’ experience in a similar setting, and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in

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

• Monitor 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.
• 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.

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm and dedicated Senior Care Assistant for Hanford Court Care Home in Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on delivering high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment.

You will support the care team and contribute to residents’ wellbeing. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, have 2 years’ experience in a similar setting, and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in