Avery Healthcare Group is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Braintree Mews Care Home, one of its luxury elderly care homes. The role centres on delivering personal care and monitoring residents' wellbeing, with the post holder also supporting medication, staff supervision and contact with families and health professionals. The senior grade brings staff supervision, and candidates need an NVQ Level 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting. A DBS check and proof of right to work are also required.
What the job involves
- Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff
- Monitor each resident's wellbeing, identify changes affecting care and amend care plans and written records
- Take part in person-centred care planning, including implementing plans, monitoring them and carrying out monthly evaluations
- Support residents with their medication
- Carry out staff supervisions and support staff developmentAct as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals, acting on reasonable requests and escalating concerns or complaints
- Support and work alongside the care team
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in care, or equivalent, for care homes
Experience
- Two years' experience in a similar care environment
Skills & knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff
- Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities
- Live the company values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
