Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Senior Care Assistant
Position: Senior Care Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Birchmere Mews Care Home, 1270 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, United Kingdom
Salary: £13.85 per hour
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 lead and work alongside our care team to deliver exceptional personal care and support. Your leadership will help foster a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for our residents, visitors, and staff members alike.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor residents' wellbeing closely, identifying changes in needs and ensuring care plans and written records are kept up-to-date.
Play an active role in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
Support residents safely with their medication requirements.
Undertake staff supervisions and support junior team members with their professional development.
Act as a key point of contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and healthcare professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns are promptly escalated.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who embodies Avery's core values of being 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 & Qualities: Effective verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude to mentoring staff and nurturing residents, 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 growth is supported. Enjoy fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay: £13.85 per hour.
Leadership Opportunity: A rewarding permanent role with a chance to guide a passionate care team and advance your career.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and personal development.
Comprehensive Training: Ongoing learning opportunities with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.