Senior Care Assistant


Location
Nuneaton, England
Salary
£14 an hour
Profession
Care support worker
Deadline
09 Nov 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
16 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

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 Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton. 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 awar

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we focus on supporting those who care for our residents, fostering an environment that celebrates and supports their hard work. Joining us as a Senior Care Assistant at Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton means positively impacting residents lives every day through compassion and dedication. We offer a nurturing environment with opportunities for learning and career development, all while upholding a culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care. Responsibilities involve supporting the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care and maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Other duties include monitoring residents' wellbeing, participating in care planning processes, assisting with medication, supervising staff, and serving as a key contact for residents and their families. We value applicants who embody honesty, respect, and accountability and who have relevant care qualifications and experience. A DBS Disclosure check, at our cost, and proof of UK work eligibility are mandatory.

About us

At Avery Healthcare, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. Our commitment to making life as enriching as the earlier years is reflected in our dedicated approach to creating meaningful experiences, not just for our residents but also for our team. Boasting a network of over 100 homes, we foster a supportive and inspiring working environment where employees receive recognition and empowerment every day. Together, we strive to embody our vision of 'creating meaningful lives' which has made Avery Healthcare a preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

  • Date posted: 16 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £14 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1564644584
  • Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Nuneaton, CV10 7AD, 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 Acorn Lodge Care Home in Nuneaton. 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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