Senior Care Assistant
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Witherwack, SR5 5SX
Salary
£13.00
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were...
At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. Our teams work hard, and we celebrate and support them every step of the way. By joining us, you will positively impact residents lives every day with your compassion and dedication. We commit to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, offering opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. Being part of our close-knit team, you will experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland.
The role focuses on supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, and inclusive environment. Other responsibilities include monitoring resident wellbeing, participating in the person-centred care planning process, supporting medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, and acting as a key contact for residents and their contacts.
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Highcliffe Care Home in Witherwack, Sunderland. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude
- Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
- Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
- Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
- Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
- Actingas a key point for contact with residents, theirrelativesand visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are actedupon,and concerns or complaints are escalated.
To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemust
- Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
- Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
- Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
- Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role will require
- A 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.
At Avery, we are more than just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We believe that every stage of life should be enriching, and we focus on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and our team. With the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' we offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes. We aim to build a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Joining us provides insight into why Avery is the preferred choice for both residents and team members.
Qualifications
Essential
- Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to support and nurture residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible in covering a range of responsibilities.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
14 August 2026
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