
Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Our ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes and have 2 years experience working in a similar care environment. The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing is essential. A positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff is required. Additionally, being responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities is important for this role.
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Job summary
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 - Bank at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities wil
Main duties of the job
At Avery Healthcare, we're committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We celebrate and support our teams, understanding their hard work. By joining us, you'll positively impact residents' lives daily, with your compassion and dedication making a difference. Our environment is caring and supportive, with opportunities for learning and career development. Our close-knit team's culture emphasizes respect, compassion, and shared commitment to exceptional care. We're hiring a Senior Care Assistant - Bank for Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you! Your role involves working with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care and maintaining a safe, supportive environment. Responsibilities include monitoring resident wellbeing, contributing to care planning, supporting medication requirements, conducting staff supervisions, and acting as a key contact for residents and professionals. Our ideal candidate values caring, honesty, respect, and accountability. They must have NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, two years experience, communication skills, a positive attitude, and flexibility.
About us
Avery Healthcare stands out as one of the UKs most notable providers of luxury elderly care homes. More than just an elderly care provider, Avery is a cherished workplace where both residents and staff can enjoy fulfilling lives. Their philosophy is grounded in the belief that later years should carry as much joy and enrichment as any other part of life. To achieve this, Avery creates meaningful experiences for everyone in their community. Their vision, "creating meaningful lives together," underscores each of their over 100 homes. Avery takes pride in nurturing a supportive and inspiring environment where every employee feels both valued and empowered. The organization has successfully positioned itself as a preferred choice for both residents and workers, owing to its exceptional care services and team culture. Averys relentless pursuit of excellence is a testament to their commitment to enhancing the quality of life for their residents and nurturing their employees.
Details
- Date posted: 13 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.50 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1562751989
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Kents Hill, MK7 6JD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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 - Bank at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
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.
ABOUT YOU
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.
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