Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, supporting medication needs, and supervising staff. Candidates should have NVQ 3 in care and 2 years of experience in a care environment. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £13.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and update records.
• Participate in person-centred care planning and evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents and health professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare in Northampton. You will support 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.

Job responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, observe changes impacting care and care plans, ensure new needs are met, and update written records to reflect any variation.
• Participate in the person-centred care planning process, including implementing, monitoring and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals; handle reasonable requests and escalate concerns or complaints as needed.

About You

To be successful, you will demonstrate the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.

• NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years’ experience 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 Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day across a growing network of over 100 homes.

Details

• Date posted: 16 September 2025
• Salary: £13.90 per hour
• Pay scheme: Other
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Avery Healthcare, Northampton, NN3 6QP

Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (costs covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Current UK professional registration.

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