Senior Care Assistant - Nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Knowle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to learn and develop

DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at Birchmere Mews Care Home in Knowle. You will support the care team with high standards of personal care and monitor residents, updating care plans as needs change.

You will also assist with medication support and act as a main contact for residents and their relatives. The role requires an NVQ 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting, plus a DBS check, with responsibilities including staff supervision and

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Two years' experience in a similar care environment.
• DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care.
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and act on changes affecting their care.
• Update care plans and written records when needs change.
• Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and monitoring plans and completing monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication.
• Carry out staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals.
• Escalate concerns and complaints and act on reasonable requests.
• Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Resident support

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant on nights at Birchmere Mews Care Home, a care home run by Avery Healthcare in Knowle. The post supports the care team in delivering personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans as needs change. It is a senior role with staff supervision and acting as the main contact for residents and their relatives, alongside medication support. Successful applicants need an NVQ 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting, plus a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and act on changes affecting their care
• Update care plans and written records when needs change
• Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and monitoring plans and completing monthly evaluations
• Support residents with their medication
• Carry out staff supervisions and support staff development
• Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
• Escalate concerns and complaints and act on reasonable requests
• Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff

What’s required

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Experience

• Two years' experience in a similar care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff
• Flexible and responsive, covering a range of responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare