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 at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover. 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 c
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, situated at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover, you'll play a crucial role in supporting and working alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care. This position emphasizes providing a safe, caring, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Your responsibilities will include monitoring the wellbeing of residents, overseeing and updating care plans, supporting residents with medication requirements, and undertaking staff supervisions. Additionally, you'll serve as a contact point for residents and their families, ensuring that any requests, concerns, or complaints are appropriately managed and escalated when necessary. This role requires dedication to respect, compassion, and delivering exceptional care while growing your career in a nurturing environment. Avery Healthcare values the hard work of the team, celebrating and supporting them at every step while creating meaningful experiences with a commitment to care.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, known for creating environments where later years are as enriching as any other. Avery fosters meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, nurturing a culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," Avery supports and empowers its team across over 100 care homes, emphasizing a supportive and inspiring work environment. Avery offers a culture where employees are valued and encouraged to grow professionally while feeling empowered each day.
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.20 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1528572425
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Littleover, DE23 4BU, 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 at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover. 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in a similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
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