About this role
Job summary The role of Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Avery Healthcare involves supporting and working alongside the care team to deliver high standards of personal care. The position is based at Poets Mews Care Home in Clevedon. The company places a strong emphasis on respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to care, underscoring their dedication to both residents and staff. Remuneration is set at £15.00 per hour. Avery Healthcare, as a provider, strives to foster an environment that values personal development and growth opportunities for its team members while delivering exceptional care to residents.
Main duties of the job The Senior Care Assistant will be responsible for monitoring resident wellbeing, being aware of any changes impacting care plans, and ensuring new needs are met. Responsibilities include supporting residents with medication, overseeing staff development, and acting as a key contact point for residents, relatives, and visitors. This role requires a compassionate individual to fulfil duties effectively, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for residents, visitors, and staff alike. The position is permanent and entails working night shifts, with the company providing a nurturing work environment that encourages growth and development within the team.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, offering enriching later years of life experiences for residents. The company is committed to creating meaningful experiences for both its residents and team, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment. Avery Healthcare operates a network of over 100 homes, where employees feel valued and empowered each day. Their vision of "creating meaningful lives together" highlights their dedication to exceptional care and makes them a preferred choice for residents and employees seeking a harmonious and enriching community.
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 Poets Mews Care Home in Somerset. 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
Candidates must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, with a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar care environment. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing are crucial. A positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff is necessary, along with responsiveness and flexibility to handle various 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
Clevedon
BS21 6DY
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)