About this role
Job summary At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Highcliffe Care Home in Sunderland. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work 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.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your primary role is to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, establishing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Your responsibilities include monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, ensuring care plans are updated to reflect their changing needs, and supporting residents with medication requirements. Additionally, you'll be involved in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking evaluations. Acting as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives, and health professionals, you'll ensure that requests, concerns or complaints are addressed. The ideal candidate must have an NVQ level 3 in care, two years experience in a similar environment, effective communication skills, and a responsive, supportive attitude. A positive attitude towards supporting and developing both residents and staff is essential.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, known for its supportive and inspiring work environment. At Avery, the focus is on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees. The company's vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is reflected in their commitment to providing exceptional care across over 100 homes. Employees at Avery feel valued and empowered, contributing to a culture where respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care are emphasized. Avery believes that the later years of life should be enriching and works passionately to make this a reality for every resident. By building a network of over 100 homes, Avery demonstrates its dedication to providing excellent care and forging strong community ties. This approach makes Avery a preferred choice for many, providing consistent quality care and meaningful employment. Join Avery and experience a supportive, growth-oriented career in elderly care.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Highcliffe Care Home in Sunderland. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude:
Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Beinginvolved 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. Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemust:
Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff. Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly 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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 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 towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Witherwack
SR5 5SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)