# Senior Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-assistant/65f3dec4-6476-4432-a428-389e8544484e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-assistant/65f3dec4-6476-4432-a428-389e8544484e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. - **Location:** Knowle Gate Care Home - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Care support worker - **Salary:** £13.85 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-22T06:01:08.158Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0034-26-3952 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1553744908&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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 Knowle Gate Care Home in Knowle. 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 ### Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your primary responsibility is to support and work with the Care team to provide high standards of personal care in a safe, innovative, and inclusive environment. You're tasked with monitoring residents' wellbeing, adapting care plans to meet changing needs, assisting with medications, and conducting staff supervisions. Engaging in person-centred care planning is essential, requiring involvement in implementation, monitoring, and monthly evaluations. Effective communication skills are crucial for liaising with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring their requests and concerns are addressed. The role emphasizes nurturing a positive environment and aiding in the development of staff. Responsibilities also include requirements like a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. ### About us Avery Healthcare is committed to supporting the individuals who provide care to their residents. At Avery, they believe in celebrating and supporting their teams who work hard to make a positive impact on residents lives every day. The company provides a supportive environment for growth, with learning and development opportunities throughout ones career. Avery fosters a culture valuing respect, compassion, and exceptional care, where employees feel valued and empowered. As one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, Avery offers meaningful experiences for both residents and team members through their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. Avery is recognized as the preferred choice for both residents and employees, thanks to their commitment to quality and supportive team dynamics. ### Details - Date posted: 22 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.85 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1553744908 - Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Knowle, B93 9LW, 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 Knowle Gate Care Home in Knowle. 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 similar care environment. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.