Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join its award-winning team in Nuneaton. The role involves delivering high standards of personal care, monitoring resident wellbeing, and participating in care planning. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in care and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

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 strive 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 make a difference. We are dedicated to fostering a caring, supportive environment that offers 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.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant. If this resonates with you, we would 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 include:

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, noting any changes impacting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication needs.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development.
• Acting as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests and concerns are addressed appropriately.

About You

To succeed, you will 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.
• Be an effective communicator, 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’re more than one of the UK’s largest luxury elderly care providers—we’re a community where people love to work. We believe later years should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team members. Our vision, "creating meaningful lives together," guides us as we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and staff alike.

Please note:

• This role requires a DBS Disclosure check, which will be paid for by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

This advert may be withdrawn before the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.

Additional Information

Salary details are not provided to the employer. The role may require a postcode and optional diversity information, which is not shared with the employer.

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