Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Care Assistant in the UK. The role involves monitoring resident wellbeing, supporting medication requirements, and collaborating with the Care team to ensure a high standard of care. Candidates should have NVQ 3 or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment. A positive attitude and effective communication skills are essential for this role in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working in a similar care environment.
• Responsive to cover a range of responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident and adapting care plans as necessary.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Acting as a key point of contact for residents and health professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Overview

This is a Senior Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The role involves supporting and working alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Being involved in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point of contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years' experience working in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check, cost met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare, Knowle, B93 9LQ

Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/