This senior care assistant post at Acer House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, is a night shift role. The work centres on delivering personal care alongside the care team, monitoring residents' wellbeing, contributing to care plans and supporting medication. The role also covers staff supervision and acting as the main contact for residents, relatives and health professionals. Fit depends on an NVQ 3 in care for care homes and two years' experience in a similar setting.
What the job involves
- Deliver high standards of personal care alongside the care team
- Maintain a safe, caring and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff
- Monitor each resident's wellbeing and amend care plans and records when needs change
- Contribute to person-centred care planning, implementing and evaluating plans monthly
- 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
- Act on reasonable requests 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
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff
- Responsive and flexible across 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
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
