Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sevenoaks is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support a high standard of personal care for residents. You will monitor each resident's wellbeing and be involved in care planning, medication support, and communication with families and professionals. The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 in care, two years of similar experience, and effective communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £14.70 an hour and is located at Avery Healthcare, Chipstead, TN13 2PZ.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident.
• Ensure written records reflect any variations in care.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Act as a key contact for residents and their relatives.

Skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

Job summary

As a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting and working alongside 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. Your focus will be on monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being involved in the person‑centred care planning process, supporting residents with their medication requirements, and acting as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives, and health and social care professionals.

Main duties

Your responsibilities will include monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changes impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation. You will also be involved in the person‑centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements and undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required will also be part of your role. Additionally, you will act as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and their team, and believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other. Avery offers exceptional care and a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £14.70 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 1445765638

Job location: Avery Healthcare, Chipstead, TN13 2PZ

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changes impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Being involved in the person‑centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Qualifications

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

Other requirements

• DBS Disclosure check – the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare, Chipstead, TN13 2PZ

Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/