Senior Care Assistant

Company: NHS
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Location: Fenton
Job Description:

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we are here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close‑knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

Job responsibilities

  • Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care plans, ensuring new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
  • Being involved in the person‑centred care planning process, implementing, monitoring and undertaking monthly evaluations.
  • Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
  • Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
  • Acting as a key point of contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are escalated.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

  • Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
  • Have 2 years’ experience working in a similar care environment.
  • Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Have a positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
  • Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. With a dedication to meaningful interactions, it fosters an environment of support and empowerment, aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents and staff. The organisation values respect, compassion and community, creating a workplace where employees feel inspired and appreciated. With continuous learning and development at its core, Avery provides opportunities for career growth and a culture of innovation and inclusivity.

Required checks and eligibility

  • DBS Disclosure check – the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026