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 Amarna House Care Home in York. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupport and 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 eac
Main duties of the job
The Senior Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare in Acomb involves supporting and working alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a supportive and inclusive environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, being involved in person-centred care planning, supporting residents with medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, and acting as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives, and visitors.
The ideal candidate should have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care, 2 years experience in a similar environment, the ability to communicate effectively, and a positive and responsive attitude. The role requires a DBS Disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Avery Healthcare values compassion, dedication, respect, and a commitment to exceptional care in their employees, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, focusing on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. Their vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and they are passionate about enriching the later years of life. Avery Healthcare has built a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. With over 100 homes across the UK, they provide exceptional care and offer opportunities for career growth and development in a caring environment.
Employees at Avery experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and shared commitment to exemplary care. Avery is committed to supporting their staff, celebrating their hard work, and offering a network that provides a rewarding work atmosphere. They are dedicated to helping their employees grow throughout their careers with opportunities for training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents.
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, 2 years experience working in a similar care environment, ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff, responsiveness and flexibility
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
Acomb
YO26 5RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)