Senior Care Assistant

Job summary

Shift details; 7am - 7pm 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 Amarna House Care Home in York. 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 will include: Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.

Main duties of the job

The role involves supporting and collaborating with the Care team to ensure high standards of personal care while providing a safe and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Key responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, participating in person-centred care planning, assisting with medication requirements, supervising staff, and serving as a point of contact for residents and their families. Successful candidates should embody values of care, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. A minimum of NVQ 3 in care and two years of relevant experience are required. The role demands effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and flexibility in responsibilities. A DBS check is necessary.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The organization believes in making the later years of life as enriching as any other period, focusing on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. Their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is supported by an extensive network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment. Avery Healthcare values its employees, offering opportunities for learning and development, making it a preferred choice for both staff and residents. They are passionate about delivering exceptional care through a commitment to a culture of respect, compassion, and dedication.

Details

• Date posted: 01 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.25 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1510273138
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Acomb, YO26 5RN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift details; 7am - 7pm

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.