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 Acer House Care Home in Weston Super Mare, 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 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 respons
Main duties of the job
At Avery Healthcare, we focus on supporting those who care for our residents, acknowledging the hard work our teams put in and celebrating their achievements. Joining us at Acer House Care Home in Weston Super Mare as a Senior Care Assistant, you will impact residents' lives positively every day. In this role, you'll work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a supportive environment. Your responsibilities include monitoring residents' well-being, participating in care planning processes, managing medication requirements, and supporting other staff members in their development.
You will act as a key contact for residents, their families, visitors, and healthcare professionals. To succeed, you should embody values of care and support, have an NVQ 3 in care homes, experience in similar environments, and effective communication skills. The position requires a positive and flexible attitude. A DBS check is also required, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, known for creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. Their mission is to make the later years of life as fulfilling as possible, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' Avery operates over 100 homes, offering exceptional care services and fostering a supportive, inspiring environment where employees are valued and empowered. The organisation believes in promoting a culture of respect, compassion, and shared commitment to outstanding care. Avery Healthcare is dedicated to the professional growth of its team members, with various career development opportunities to support personal and professional growth. Joining Avery means becoming a part of an award-winning team and working in a community that prioritizes making a positive impact on residents' lives every day.
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.
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
- Our ideal candidate must: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible 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
Weston Super Mare
BS22 8AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)