Senior Care Assistant

Overview

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join the Avalon Court Care Home team in Coventry. You will work with the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff, and support the organisation’s values of respect and compassion.

• Support the care team to deliver high standards of personal care and maintain a safe, caring environment for residents.
• Monitor resident wellbeing, identify changes affecting care and care plans, update records to reflect new needs, and participate in monthly evaluations and care planning.
• Assist with residents’ medication requirements as needed.
• Undertake staff supervision and support staff development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, handling reasonable requests and escalating concerns or complaints as appropriate.

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury care homes in the UK, focused on creating meaningful lives through exceptional care. With over 100 homes, Avery offers supportive environments where staff feel valued and empowered. The organisation emphasises a culture of respect and compassion and conducts DBS checks to confirm eligibility to work in the UK.

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude toward supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

• DBS check clearance or the ability to obtain one (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. We aim to ensure later years are as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team. Our vision is creating meaningful lives together across a growing network of over 100 homes, with a supportive and empowering environment for employees.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and may require a Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.