Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to support their care team in providing high-quality personal care. The role involves monitoring residents, participating in care planning, and acting as a key contact for residents and their families. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and bring at least two years of experience in a similar setting. Join us to make a positive impact on our residents' lives within a supportive and compassionate environment.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check costs covered

Eligibility to work in the UK

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar care environment.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care plans.
• Support staff development and undertake supervisions.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in care for care homes

Job description

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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 at every step.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily – your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll 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 sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your role as a Senior Care Assistant involves supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care and creating a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Monitoring residents' wellbeing, noting any changes affecting care and updating care plans accordingly.
• Participating in person-centred care planning, including implementation, monitoring, and monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff development.
• Acting as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and healthcare 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, or a minimum of Level 2 NVQ in care for care homes.
• Have at least 2 years' experience in a similar care environment.
• Be able to communicate effectively 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 life should be enriching and 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. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and staff alike.

Please note this role requires:

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

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