Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant post at Amarna House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group in York. The role supports the Care team in delivering personal care, monitoring residents' wellbeing, updating care plans and helping with medication. It stands out for its staff supervision duties and its role as a main contact for residents' relatives and visiting professionals. Candidates need an NVQ 3 in care and two years' experience in a similar setting, and proof of right to work is required.

• Support the Care team in delivering high standards of personal care
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and amend care plans and records when needs change
• Take part in person-centred care planning, implementing it and carrying out monthly evaluations
• Support residents with their medication requirements
• Carry out staff supervisions and support staff with their development
• Act as a key contact for residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
• Act on reasonable requests and escalations concerns or complaints
• Help provide a safe, caring, inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

• Two years' experience in a similar care environment

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff
• Responsive and flexible across a range of responsibilities

• DBS Disclosure check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

• Opportunities for training, development and career growth
• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare