Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their award-winning team. This role involves supporting high standards of personal care and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for residents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in care and experience in a similar setting, embodying values of compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff.
• Ability to undertake staff supervisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care plans.
• Participate in person-centred care planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care for care homes

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are dedicated to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you will make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture rooted in respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant. If you believe this is the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant involves supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, ensuring a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing, noting any changes affecting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementation, monitoring, and monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development.
• Being a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns are escalated appropriately.

About You

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Be an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be flexible and responsive to a range of responsibilities.

About Avery

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s leading providers of luxury elderly care homes—a place where people love to work. We believe later years should be enriching, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff. With a vision to "create meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role requires:

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

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.

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