Senior Care Assistant - Nights

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their award-winning team. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ lives by delivering high-quality personal care in a supportive and inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will embody values of compassion and respect, with at least two years of experience in a similar setting. Join a team that values growth and development, where your contributions will be recognized and celebrated. If you are passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a close-knit team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update care plans.

Skills

Effective Communication

Compassionate Care

Flexibility

Supervision Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

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At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed 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 make a difference. We foster a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values 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 this sounds like the right place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant will involve 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.

Additional responsibilities will include:

1. Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changes impacting care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and updating written records accordingly.
2. Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
3. Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
4. Undertaking staff supervision and supporting staff development as needed.
5. Serving as a key contact for residents, their relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are addressed and concerns or complaints are escalated appropriately.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.

Our ideal candidate will:

1. Hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification in care for care homes.
2. Have at least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
3. Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Possess a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
5. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us to see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with the cost 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.