Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join the team. This position involves supporting the care team to deliver high-quality personal care in a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in care and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include monitoring resident wellbeing, assisting with medication, and overseeing staff development. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of £15 and requires a DBS check.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Must hold an NVQ Level 3 in care.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans.
• Participate in person-centred care planning and evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Oversee staff supervisions and development.
• Act as the key contact for residents and health professionals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff

Responsive and flexible

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes

Job description

Job Summary

This role is for a Senior Care Assistant at the Alice Court Care Home operated by Avery Healthcare. The position involves supporting and working alongside the care team to deliver high‑quality personal care, ensuring a safe, caring, and inclusive environment.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment and hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes.

Location

Alice Court Care Home
29 Bedfordwell Road
Eastbourne, BN21 2BQ

Pay and Contract

£15 an hour | Permanent | Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans and written records accordingly.
• Take part in the person‑centred care planning process, including implementing, monitoring and monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as the key point of contact for residents, their relatives and health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are acted on and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar care environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check – cost covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Other Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Avery Healthcare

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Avery Healthcare
29 Bedfordwell Road
Eastbourne, BN21 2BQ