Senior Care Assistant - Nuneaton

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

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Nuneaton seeks a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to support residents in a caring and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 or equivalent in care, along with 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include delivering personal care, monitoring wellbeing, and assisting with medication. This position offers a rolling shift schedule from 08:00 to 20:00, fostering a nurturing atmosphere for both residents and staff.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to monitor resident wellbeing and adapt care plans.
• Experience in staff supervision and development.

Responsibilities

• Support high standards of personal care.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and care modifications.
• Act as contact point for residents and care professionals.

Skills

Effective communication

Person-centered care

Nurturing attitude

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care

Job description

Overview

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We celebrate and support our teams, helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. We are looking for 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 within a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, be aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensure that new needs are met, and amend written records to reflect any variation.
• Involve yourself in the person-centred care planning process, 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 for residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals, ensuring that reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are escalated.

About You

• Live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
• 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 are among the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We aim to create meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together". We offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us to see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require: A 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.

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