Senior Care Assistant – Nights: Caring, Growth-Driven Team

NHS Jobs; Upper Sheringham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare seeks a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant - Nights to join Westwood Care Home in Sheringham. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe and respectful environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Key duties include monitoring wellbeing, contributing to monthly care plan evaluations, assisting with medication, and supporting staff development. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of residents and note any changes impacting care plans.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning and monthly evaluations.
• Assist residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development.
• Act as a key contact for residents, relatives and health/social care professionals, escalating concerns as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Avery Healthcare seeks a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant - Nights to join Westwood Care Home in Sheringham. You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe and respectful environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Key duties include monitoring wellbeing, contributing to monthly care plan evaluations, assisting with medication, and supporting staff development. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.