About this role
Job summary Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Senior Care Assistant - Nights at South Lodge Care Home in Leicester. The position requires a compassionate and supportive person who is committed to making a positive impact on residents lives. The successful candidate will work alongside a team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role involves monitoring the wellbeing of residents, supporting care planning processes, and assisting with medication requirements, among other responsibilities.
Main duties of the job The Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Avery Healthcare is responsible for supporting and working alongside the care team to deliver high-quality personal care. The role involves creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and colleagues. Key responsibilities include monitoring residents well-being, participating in person-centered care planning, supporting medication requirements, conducting staff supervisions, and acting as a key contact point for residents and their families. Candidates must be responsive, flexible, and have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, focusing on creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees alike. The organisation is committed to providing exceptional care across its network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where employees are valued and empowered. By joining Avery, individuals become part of a team that believes the later years should be as enriching as earlier ones, and are dedicated to building a community where respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care are priorities.
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 - Nights at South Lodge Care Home in Leicester. 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.
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, you will 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 to communicate 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
Candidates must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, possess at least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment, and demonstrate effective communication skills. A positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff is essential, along with the ability to cover a range of responsibilities as needed.
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
Leicester
LE2 3ND
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)