Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Senior Care Assistant
Position: Senior Care Assistant (Permanent)
Location: Braintree Mews Care Home, Church Lane, Braintree, United Kingdom
Salary: £14.70 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, your focus 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 our residents, visitors, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, remaining aware of any changes impacting care and care plans to ensure new needs are met and written records are updated.
Participate actively 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, their relatives, visitors, and healthcare professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are acted upon and any 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 being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Qualifications & Experience: Must hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes, along with at least 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment.
Skills & Attributes: Strong verbal and written communication skills, a positive and nurturing attitude toward supporting residents and staff, and the responsiveness and 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: £14.70 per hour.
Secure Employment: A stable, permanent contract offering great career progression and ongoing learning opportunities.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing, leadership development, and teamwork.
Comprehensive Training: Full induction and continuous professional development with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.