Job Summary
This is an opportunity to join Avery Healthcare, one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, as a Senior Care Assistant - Bank at their Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne. You will be responsible for supporting and working 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.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and their team, and offer exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery is committed to helping their employees grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout their career.
Details
Date posted: 29 December 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.50 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 1448667584
Job location: Avery Healthcare, Sittingbourne, ME10 1QA
Job responsibilities
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 - Bank at Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
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 well‑being, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.
About You
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
* Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
* Have 2 years experience working in a similar care environment.
* Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
* Be responsive 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.
Requirements
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.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Employer details
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Avery Healthcare
Sittingbourne
ME10 1QA
Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/
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