Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Fleet; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Fleet, England. This role involves supporting the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care. You will monitor residents' wellbeing and participate in care planning while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate should hold NVQ 3 or equivalent and have at least 2 years of experience in care. The role emphasizes effective communication, a positive attitude, and flexibility. You'll have opportunities for growth and be part of a culture that values compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans.
• Be involved in the care planning process.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as a key contact for residents and their families to address concerns.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

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.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare involves supporting and working 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 include monitoring the wellbeing of residents, being involved in person‑centred care planning, supporting residents with their medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, acting as a key point of contact for residents and their families, and ensuring any concerns are escalated.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Positive attitude, responsiveness, and flexibility

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.

Job responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met and written records are amended to reflect any changes
• Be involved in the person‑centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and 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, 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

Requirements

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

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, known for creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. With over 100 homes in our growing network, we are dedicated to offering exceptional care and fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. We promote a culture of respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. As such, a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.