Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth and development

DBS disclosure cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for the Poets Mews Care Home in Clevedon, Somerset. In this role, you will support the Care team in delivering outstanding personal care while monitoring residents' wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ 3 or equivalent and have at least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment. A compassionate approach and effective communication skills are essential. Expect a fulfilling environment that values personal growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and respond to changes.
• Assist residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as a key contact for residents, relatives, and professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in care or equivalent

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close‑knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Poets Mews Care Home in Somerset.

About The Role

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other Responsibilities

• Monitoring 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.
• Being 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.

About You

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our Ideal Candidate Must

• 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.

Please Note This Role Will Require

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.