Senior Care Assistant | Compassionate Support & Growth

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, creating a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Ideal candidates will have an NVQ 3 in care for care homes and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar setting, with strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude to support residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years' experience in similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, open and inclusive environment.
• Support residents with their daily needs and medication requirements.
• Assist with care planning, monthly evaluations, and record keeping.
• Provide staff supervision and support development where required.
• Be a key contact for residents, relatives, and health and social care professionals; escalate concerns.

Skills

2 years’ experience in similar care

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Avery Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, creating a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Ideal candidates will have an NVQ 3 in care for care homes and at least 2 years’ experience in a similar setting, with strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude to support residents and colleagues.