Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Beaconsfield is hiring a Senior Care Assistant who will support residents' personal care while working alongside a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 in care and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring high standards of personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing, and acting as a key point of contact with residents and care professionals. This permanent position offers a chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a care environment.
• Maintaining a positive attitude towards care.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor wellbeing of residents and update care plans.
• Act as key contact for residents and professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Nurturing attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care

Job description

Job summary

This role as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Beaconsfield offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives every day. You will be part of a supportive, caring, and dedicated team, with opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Job responsibilities

• Support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Provide a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, noting any changes impacting on care and updating care plans.
• Implement and monitor person‑centred care plans, undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact with residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are acted upon and any concerns or complaints are escalated.

About you

• Have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years' experience working in a similar care environment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Other requirements

• DBS Disclosure check – the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Current UK professional registration.

Contract details

Permanent, full-time position.

Location

Avery Healthcare, Beaconsfield, HP9 1AB

Contact information

Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/

Compliance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.