Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Nuneaton. The role involves delivering high standards of personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing, and supporting staff development. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in care and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Join a supportive environment dedicated to enriching the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar care environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you will make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily – your compassion and dedication truly matter. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development throughout your career. 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 and working alongside 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:

1. Monitoring residents' wellbeing, noting any changes affecting care and updating care plans accordingly.
2. Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementing, monitoring, and conducting monthly evaluations.
3. Supporting residents with medication requirements.
4. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development.
5. Acting as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns escalated 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.
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have 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. We believe that 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. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us to discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and staff alike.

Additional Requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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

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