Senior Care Assistant post at Acorn Lodge, a care home run by Avery Healthcare Group, a provider with over 100 homes. The role centres on delivering personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing, updating care plans, supporting medication and supervising staff. It also makes the post holder the main point of contact for residents, relatives and visiting professionals. Applicants need an NVQ 3 in care and two years in a similar setting, plus a DBS check and proof of UK work eligibility.
What the job involves
- Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring and inclusive environment, working alongside the Care team
- Monitor each resident's wellbeing and act on changes to their needs
- Update care plans and written records to reflect changes in care
- Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and monitoring plans and carrying out monthly evaluations
- Support residents with their medication
- Supervise staff and support their development
- Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
- Ensure reasonable requests are acted on and elevate concerns or complaints
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
Experience
- Two years' experience in a similar care environment
Skills & knowledge
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
- Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff
- Responsive and flexible across a range of responsibilities
Checks & eligibility
- DBS Disclosure check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Live the company values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check paid for by the employer
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
