Senior Care Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Senior Care Assistant The closing date is 19 November 2026 Apply for this job 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 Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood Hertfordshire. 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 aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Being involved 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. Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated. Main duties of the job The role of Senior Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the residents and delivering high standards of personal care. This position requires working closely with the care team to ensure a safe, open, and supportive environment. Responsibilities include monitoring residents wellbeing, updating care plans, supporting medication requirements, conducting staff supervisions, and being the main point of contact for residents relatives and visitors. Candidates must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent, two years of similar experience, and an ability to communicate effectively. A positive attitude and flexibility to cover a variety of responsibilities are essential. About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery offers a supportive and inspiring environment across a network of over 100 homes. The company values its employees, empowering them every day to provide exceptional care. Averys culture focuses on respect, compassion, and dedication towards enriching the later years of life for its residents. Their award-winning team provides a safe and caring community for everyone involved. Details Date posted 29 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.10 an hour Contract Pe