About this role
Job summary Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their compassionate team for night shifts at Birchmere House Care Home in Solihull. The role involves supporting and working alongside the Care team, delivering high standards of personal care, and ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on residents lives every day, in a supportive atmosphere that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Join Avery, where a culture of mutual respect and commitment to quality care is celebrated daily.
Main duties of the job The Senior Care Assistant will support the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care and maintain a safe, supportive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, participating in person-centred care planning, supporting medication requirements, supervising staff, and liaising with residents' relatives and health professionals. Avery values a caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable approach in all aspects of work. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ 3 in care, 2 years' experience in a similar environment, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, where both residents and staff are valued. Committed to enriching lives, Avery offers exceptional care and meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, creating an inspiring environment. With a growing network of over 100 homes, Avery fosters a supportive culture that empowers employees while celebrating mutual respect and shared commitment to quality care. Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members who seek a caring and vibrant community. Join us and be part of creating meaningful lives together.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift Details: 19.00 pm - 07.30 am
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 Birchmere House Care Home in Solihull. 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 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, 2 years experience in similar care environment, effective communication skills, positive attitude to 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
Knowle
B93 9LQ
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)