Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their award-winning team. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring resident wellbeing, supporting medication requirements, and participating in care planning. Ideal applicants will have an NVQ 3 or equivalent, along with at least 2 years' experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment.
• Able to respond flexibly to changing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and note changes.
• Engage in the person-centered care planning process.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Conduct staff supervisions and development.
• Act as key contact for residents and health professionals.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Positive attitude towards residents and staff

Flexibility to cover responsibilities

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our award-winning team. You will support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care and create a safe, caring, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Package details:

• Shift Details: 19:45 - 08:00, includes alternate weekends

Location: Avery Healthcare, Knowle, B93 9LQ

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and note changes that may impact care and care plans; ensure new needs are met and records reflect any variation.
• Be involved in the person-centred care planning process, implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff with their development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals; respond to reasonable requests and escalate concerns or complaints as needed.

About You

To be successful, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

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

About Avery

Avery is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team. With over 100 homes across the UK, Avery offers an empowering, supportive environment where employees feel valued.

Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on application volume and business needs.

Additional Information

• Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; submission for Disclosure to the DBS may be required.
• UK registration with appropriate professional body is required where applicable.