BoroughJobsUK public-sector jobs, mapped to your postcode Match my CV NEW Post a job
Braintree Social Care

Senior Care assistantNHS

Braintree, CM7 5SE Permanent £14.70
Posted 3 November 2026 Closing date 24 November 2026
Checked under an hour ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 19 days · 24 Nov 2026
Braintree Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Epping Underground Station (23.3 miles, direct) Chelmer Valley Park-and-Ride (8.2 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 Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! 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 wil

Main duties of the job

Join Avery Healthcare as a Senior Care Assistant in Braintree. You'll work closely with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a supportive and inclusive environment. Your duties include monitoring resident wellbeing, being involved in care planning, supporting medication requirements, and undertaking staff supervision. You're a key contact for residents, relatives, and healthcare professionals, ensuring requests are met and issues escalated. You should embody our values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Candidates require NVQ 3 or equivalent in care homes, 2 years of relevant experience, effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and flexibility. The role demands a DBS check, the cost of which is covered by Avery, and proof of UK work eligibility. Avery offers a nurturing environment for career growth and values. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team.

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 Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. 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 not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; it is a workplace where employees thrive. Committed to creating meaningful experiences, Avery believes that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other. Guided by the vision of "creating meaningful lives together," Avery provides exceptional care across more than 100 homes in its growing network. It fosters an inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Employees are celebrated and supported, growing in caring, nurturing environments. Avery prioritizes respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to excellence, making it the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Apply / view full listing →

Does your CV cover what this job asks for?

Upload your CV and we'll show which of this advert's points it covers and which it doesn't mention. About 10 seconds.

Your CV is read in memory and never saved.

Or paste your CV text
More Social Care jobs in Braintree

Respiratory Health Care Support Worker (Developmental Role)NHS

Provide CIC
Braintree, CM7 2AL Permanent £25,760 to £27,476 Expires tomorrow More in Braintree

Job summary The Respiratory Team is expanding and looking for a motivated Healthcare Support Worker who is keen to develop their skills and progress into an Associate Practitioner role within our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience across a range of respiratory…

Care AssistantNHS

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Braintree, CM7 5SE Permanent £13 Expires in 5 days More in Braintree

Job summary 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…

Pastoral Assistant (Student Services)JobsGoPublic

Lift Schools
Witham Full time £22,498 - £23,212 a year More in Braintree

We're looking for a pastoral assistant to join our Student Services team and help shape a caring, supportive environment where every student can thrive. In this role, you'll work closely with students, families and colleagues to support wellbeing, promote positive behaviour, and ensure high…