Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Senior Care Assistant
Position: Senior Care Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Aldridge Care Home, Erdington Road, Aldridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary: £13.40 per hour
Shift Details: 7:50 AM – 8:05 PM, Alternate Weekends
Contract Type: Permanent (Closing Date: 19 October 2026)
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Avery Healthcare
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, responding to any changes impacting care and care plans, ensuring new needs are met, and updating written records accordingly.
Lead and participate in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
Support residents with their medication requirements.
Undertake staff supervisions and support team members with their professional development.
Act as a key point of contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are handled and concerns or complaints are escalated appropriately.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who embodies Avery's core values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Qualifications: Must hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
Experience: At least 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment.
Skills & Attributes: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude toward nurturing residents and staff, and the flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities.
Requirements: Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK and undergo a DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Rewards)
Joining Avery Healthcare means becoming part of an inspiring, award-winning team where your hard work is celebrated and your career progression is supported. Enjoy fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay: £13.40 per hour.
Permanent Security: A stable, permanent senior role with clear opportunities for professional growth.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and continuous development.
Comprehensive Training: Full induction and ongoing career learning opportunities with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.