Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Acomb; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check covered

Induction and training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Care Assistant for Amarna House Care Home in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on personal care, including hygiene support that protects residents' dignity and independence, with induction and training provided.

No prior experience is required; DBS check and right to work in the UK are required. You will join a supportive team and develop through the company's training programme.

Qualifications

• DBS check is required prior to starting work.
• Proven right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work as part of a care team.
• Commitment to residents' dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while preserving independence and dignity.
• Identify and respond to risks such as weight loss, infections or falls.
• Escalate identified risks promptly to senior staff.
• Provide courteous care to residents and visitors while respecting individuality.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

This Care Assistant post sits at Amarna House Care Home, one of Avery Healthcare Group's homes for older residents. The work centres on personal care, including hygiene support that protects residents' dignity and independence, and on spotting early signs of risk such as weight loss, pressure sores or infection and escalating them. No prior experience is needed, as the role comes with induction and training. Applicants must pass a DBS check and prove their right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, preserving their independence and dignity
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection
• Escalate identified risks in a timely manner
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting each resident's individuality
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respectful conduct towards residents and others in the home
• Ability to carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What's offered

• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career