Senior Care Assistant - Nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Weston-super-Mare; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

Avery Healthcare Group operates Acer House Care Home in Weston-super-Mare and is seeking a senior care assistant for night shifts. You will deliver personal care with the care team, monitor residents’ wellbeing, contribute to care plans and support medication administration.

The role also involves supervising staff, acting as the main contact for residents, relatives and health professionals, and ensuring a safe, respectful environment.

Qualificações

• NVQ 3 in care homes or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a similar care environment.
• DBS check required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high standards of personal care with the care team.
• Maintain a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and amend care plans and records when needs change.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning and monthly reviews.
• Support residents with their medication.
• Carry out staff supervision and support staff development.
• Act as key contact for residents, relatives and health professionals.
• Elevate concerns or complaints when needed.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Positive attitude

Resident support

Formação académica

NVQ 3 in care homes

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This senior care assistant post at Acer House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, is a night shift role. The work centres on delivering personal care alongside the care team, monitoring residents' wellbeing, contributing to care plans and supporting medication. The role also covers staff supervision and acting as the main contact for residents, relatives and health professionals. Fit depends on an NVQ 3 in care for care homes and two years' experience in a similar setting.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care alongside the care team
• Maintain a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and amend care plans and records when needs change
• Contribute to person-centred care planning, implementing and evaluating plans monthly
• Support residents with their medication
• Carry out staff supervisions and support staff development
• Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
• Act on reasonable requests and elevate concerns or complaints

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Experience

• Two years' experience in a similar care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff
• Responsive and flexible across a range of responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career