About this role
Job summary Avery Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their award-winning team at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. The role involves working both day and night shifts, supporting the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care. Successful applicants will have a positive impact on residents' lives and work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Avery Healthcare is committed to fostering the growth and development of its employees, providing a nurturing setting where they can advance their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant, your primary focus will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care. You will ensure a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, participating in care planning, supporting medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, and acting as a key contact for residents, their relatives, and healthcare professionals. The role requires effective communication skills, a positive attitude, responsiveness, and flexibility in covering various responsibilities. Join us to make a lasting difference in the lives of residents.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. Known for creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members, Avery emphasizes the enrichment of later life years through a supportive and inspiring environment. Employees at Avery Healthcare are valued and empowered, working in a culture that prioritizes meaningful interactions and a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' Avery strives to maintain its position as the preferred choice for both residents and employees, fostering a community of care and respect.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details; Days and Nights
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 Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. 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
The ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, along with 2 years' experience working in a similar care environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as a positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Candidates should be responsive and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities.
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
Aignan Way
TN8 5FA
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)