Senior Care Assistant

NHS; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant - Nights for their Droitwich Spa location. The role involves supporting the care team to ensure high standards of personal care, monitoring resident wellbeing, and assisting with medication. Candidates should possess an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care and have at least 2 years' experience in a similar environment. Join a team that values compassion and support in a growing network of care homes.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• 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

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans accordingly.
• Support residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions to support their development.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Positive attitude towards caregiving

Flexibility and responsiveness

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

Job Summary

This is a role as a Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Avery Healthcare's Droitwich Mews Care Home in Droitwich Spa. The focus will be on supporting 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.

Main Duties of the Job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being involved in the person‑centred care planning process, supporting residents with their medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, and acting as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals. You will need to have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, 2 years' experience in a similar care environment, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. A positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff, and being responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities, are also essential.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, and offer exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery is committed to helping their employees grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout their career.

Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay Scheme

Other

Salary

£13.25 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

1453261765

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Droitwich Spa

WR9 7SS

Job Description / Responsibilities

Package 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 are 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 Droitwich Mews Care Home in Droitwich Spa.

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 Will Include:

• 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 of 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 a 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.

Additional Requirements

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

Employer details

Employer name: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address: Avery Healthcare, Droitwich Spa, WR9 7SS

Employer's website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.