Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Corby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Corby is hiring a Senior Care Assistant to support the care team in delivering high-quality, person-centered care in a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 and 2 years of experience in a similar role. Join us in creating meaningful lives together by nurturing our residents and supporting our staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to support and nurture residents and staff.
• Responsive to fulfill various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans.
• Support staff development with supervisions.
• Act as a key contact for residents and their families.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

This role as a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Corby provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of residents. The successful candidate will support the care team in delivering high-quality, person-centered care in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, be aware of changes impacting care and care plans, ensure new needs are met, and update written records to reflect variations.
• Be involved in the person-centred care planning process, including implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff with their development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are escalated.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered, and residents can experience exceptional care.

Requirements

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• 2 years' experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
• DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we are a place where people love to work. Our vision is creating meaningful lives together, and we offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes in a supportive and empowering environment.

Please note this role description may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on volume of applications and business needs.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a disclosure check will be required.