Senior Care Assistant on nights at Birchmere Mews Care Home, a care home run by Avery Healthcare in Knowle. The post supports the care team in delivering personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans as needs change. It is a senior role with staff supervision and acting as the main contact for residents and their relatives, alongside medication support. Successful applicants need an NVQ 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting, plus a DBS check.
What the job involves
- Support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care
- Monitor each resident's wellbeing and act on changes affecting their care
- Update care plans and written records when needs change
- Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and monitoring plans and completing monthly evaluations
- Support residents with their medication
- Carry out staff supervisions and support staff development
- Act as key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
- Escalate concerns and complaints and act on reasonable requests
- Help create a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
Experience
- Two years' experience in a similar care environment
Skills & knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Positive attitude towards supporting residents and staff
- Flexible and responsive, covering a range of responsibilities
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Living the 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
