Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care for residents. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those you support. Your compassion and dedication will be key in fostering a safe and inclusive environment. With opportunities for career development and a culture that values respect and accountability, this role offers a fulfilling career path in the luxury elderly care sector. If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting both residents and staff, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Care team in delivering high standards of personal care.
• Participate in person-centred care planning and evaluations.

Skills

Effective Communication

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 aim 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 matter. We are dedicated to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. 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, 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 plans, and updating records 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, addressing requests and escalating concerns as needed.

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.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess 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 largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — 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 residents and staff alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us to discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members.

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

Salary details are not provided in this advertisement.

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