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York Social Care

Senior Care AssistantNHS

Acomb, YO26 5RN Permanent £15.25
Posted 27 October 2026 Closing date 16 November 2026
We last saw this on 28 Oct · check it's still open on NHS Jobs Closes in 14 days · 16 Nov 2026
Poppleton Rail Station (1.2 miles, direct) Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) (23.8 miles, direct) Wetherby Bus Station (11.1 miles, direct)

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 Amarna House Care Home in York. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupport and 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 eac

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare in Acomb involves supporting and working alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a supportive and inclusive environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring residents' wellbeing, being involved in person-centred care planning, supporting residents with medication requirements, undertaking staff supervisions, and acting as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives, and visitors. The ideal candidate should have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care, 2 years experience in a similar environment, the ability to communicate effectively, and a positive and responsive attitude. The role requires a DBS Disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Avery Healthcare values compassion, dedication, respect, and a commitment to exceptional care in their employees, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Job description

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 Amarna House Care Home in York. 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.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, focusing on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. Their vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and they are passionate about enriching the later years of life. Avery Healthcare has built a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. With over 100 homes across the UK, they provide exceptional care and offer opportunities for career growth and development in a caring environment. Employees at Avery experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and shared commitment to exemplary care. Avery is committed to supporting their staff, celebrating their hard work, and offering a network that provides a rewarding work atmosphere. They are dedicated to helping their employees grow throughout their careers with opportunities for training and development.

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