A night-shift senior care assistant post at Southbourne Beach Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role centres on delivering personal care, watching over each resident's wellbeing, updating care plans as needs change, and acting as a key contact for families and health professionals. It is a senior post that includes supervising staff and supporting residents with medication, on a shift running from 19:15 to 07:15. An NVQ 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting are required.
What the job involves
- Deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring and inclusive environment, supporting the Care team
- Monitor each resident's wellbeing, spot changes affecting care, and amend care plans and written records
- Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing and monitoring plans and carrying out 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, acting on reasonable requests and escalating concerns or complaints
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
Experience
- Two years' experience in a similar care environment
Skills & knowledge
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check, cost met by the employer
- 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 Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- Caring, supportive team culture
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
