Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enriching the lives of residents. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality personal care and creating a supportive environment. Your compassion and dedication will be key in monitoring residents' wellbeing and supporting their needs. With opportunities for growth and a culture that values respect and accountability, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Become part of a team that truly values its members and strives for excellence in care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to monitor residents' wellbeing and update care plans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care

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 strive to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are dedicated to helping you grow within a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities for learning and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you will experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the Role

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

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

About You

To succeed, you will embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do. The ideal candidate will have:

• An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to a range of responsibilities.

About Avery

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

Please note this role requires:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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

Additional Information

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