Senior Care Assistant - Nights - Nuneaton

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their award-winning team. The role involves supporting the Care team in delivering high-quality personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing, and having effective communication with relatives and professionals. Candidates should have an NVQ 3 in care and at least 2 years of experience in a similar environment. Join us to contribute to meaningful lives for our residents and team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a care environment.
• Ability to support and nurture residents and staff.
• Responsive to cover a variety of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and manage care plans.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents and professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 in care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We celebrate and support our teams to make a positive impact on residents’ lives every day. We value compassion, growth, and a caring, supportive environment. We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, be aware of changes impacting care and care plans, ensure new needs are met, and amend written records to reflect any variation.
• Be involved in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff with their development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing; ensure reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Qualifications

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

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — we’re a place where people love to work. We believe the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

• Package Description: Shift details: 20:00 - 08:00 on a 2 week rolling rota.

Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.