Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Bexleyheath is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high standards of personal care. No experience is required as training will be provided. A caring, enthusiastic individual will thrive in this role, ensuring continuity of services for residents while maintaining their dignity. Flexibility for day and night shifts is essential.

Benefits

Training program

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry out reasonable instructions from the team.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute fully to the care team.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and independence.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas and escalate identified risks.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Flexibility

Respect towards residents

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering a supportive and empowering environment for residents and team members. They are seeking a warm, enthusiastic and dedicated Care Assistant in Bexleyheath to join their award-winning team.

Responsibilities

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• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and independence.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas (e.g., weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, signs of infections) and escalate identified risks in a timely manner.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

About the Role

Your focus as a Care Assistant is to deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with over 100 homes in its network. They aim to create a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day, and are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members alike.

Requirements & Benefits

• Shift Details – Days and Nights Shifts, flexibility required.
• DBS Disclosure check (cost met by Avery) and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About You

We look for candidates who live the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable. Experience is not required as Avery provides a thorough induction and training program to build confidence in the role.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry out reasonable instructions from the team.
• Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Additional Information

This role may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on applications volume and business needs. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous convictions. A DBS check is required and the cost is met by Avery.