Senior Care Assistant — Lead Care, Plans & Liaison

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

DBS check cost met by employer

Job summary

Winchester Heights Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join the care team, ensuring high-quality personal care and accurate wellbeing records. You will contribute to care planning and monthly reviews, assist with medication, and support staff development.

The role requires NVQ 3 in care for care homes and at least two years of experience in a similar setting, with DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK being essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes is required.
• Two years' experience in a similar care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and amend written records when needs change.
• Participate in person-centred care planning and monthly evaluations.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health professionals.
• Address reasonable requests and escalate concerns or complaints.
• Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in care for care homes

Job description

Winchester Heights Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join the care team, ensuring high-quality personal care and accurate wellbeing records. You will contribute to care planning and monthly reviews, assist with medication, and support staff development.

The role requires NVQ 3 in care for care homes and at least two years of experience in a similar setting, with DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK being essential.