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're 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. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Acacia Mews Care Home in Hatfield. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
- Be involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
- Support residents with their medication requirements.
- Undertake staff supervisions and support staff with their development where required.
- Act as a key point for 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.
Requirements:
- Hold an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
- Have 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment.
- Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
- Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
- Be eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £14.25 per hour
- Opportunities for career development and learning
- Supportive and caring work environment
- Recognition of your hard work and dedication
Additional Requirements:
- A DBS Disclosure check is required, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.