Senior Care Assistant - Nights in Newcastle under Lyme

Senior Care Assistant - Nights in Newcastle under Lyme

Newcastle under Lyme Full-Time On-site
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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 Rowan Court Care Home in Newcastle under Lyme. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! 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 resi

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Avery Healthcare, located in Newcastle under Lyme, to be part of our award-winning team at Rowan Court Care Home. In this role, you will work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, maintaining a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, supporting in care planning processes, assisting with medication, and undertaking staff supervisions. The ideal candidate will embody our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable behavior, with at least 2 years' experience and NVQ 3 or equivalent in care homes. A DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are required, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. Our mission is to offer enriching later-life experiences, and we are committed to creating an inspiring environment for both our residents and staff. With a network of over 100 care homes, Avery Healthcare prides itself on delivering exceptional care and fostering a supportive workplace culture, where employees are valued and empowered. Our ethos is built on a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' making Avery the preferred choice for care and employment among residents and team members.

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 at Rowan Court Care Home in Newcastle under Lyme. 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

  • Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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

Newcastle under Lyme

ST5 2TA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Senior Care Assistant - Nights in Newcastle under Lyme employer: Avery Healthcare Group

At Avery Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, dedicated to supporting our team members in their roles as Wellbeing and Activities Assistants at Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow. Our culture fosters respect, compassion, and a commitment to professional growth, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. With opportunities for continuous learning and development, you will thrive in a caring environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Contact Details:

Avery Healthcare Group Recruitment Team