Senior Care Assistant — Meaningful Care, Growth & Support

NHS Jobs; Heath Hayes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Heath Hayes (Cannock) is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join Abbey Court Care Home. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The role requires NVQ 3 in care or equivalent, at least 2 years' experience in a similar setting, and strong communication skills. DBS check will be completed; eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• 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.
• Be involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake 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

2 years experience

Verbal & written communication

Flexible / adaptable

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Heath Hayes (Cannock) is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join Abbey Court Care Home. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The role requires NVQ 3 in care or equivalent, at least 2 years' experience in a similar setting, and strong communication skills. DBS check will be completed; eligibility to work in the UK is required.