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Senior Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Beltinge, CT6 6PXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£16.00

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 October 2026

7 days left

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 were here to celebrate an...

As a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will support and work closely with the Care team to ensure high standards of personal care are delivered. You will create a safe, caring, innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment for everyone involved. Key responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care plans as necessary, participating in person-centred care planning, supporting residents with medication requirements, supervising staff and aiding in their development, and acting as a central contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health professionals. Your compassion and dedication make a meaningful impact on residents lives every day.

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 Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay, Kent. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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.

  • 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.

Avery Healthcare is a notable provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, aiming to make the later years of life enriching for its residents. With a mission of creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, Avery maintains a network of over 100 homes. The company values respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care, creating a supportive and inspiring work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery believes in celebrating and supporting its staff, acknowledging their hard work, and encouraging continuous learning and development within a close-knit team culture.

Qualifications

Essential

  • To apply, candidates should have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, a minimum of 2 years experience in a care environment, and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. They should possess a positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing both residents and staff, and must be responsive and flexible to meet varying responsibilities.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

19 September 2026

Last checked

22 September 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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