Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their award-winning team in Chertsey. This role involves delivering high standards of personal care and support to residents, with a focus on dignity and respect. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for compassionate individuals looking to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• No experience required; thorough induction and training provided.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to show initiative and respect towards residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene care while ensuring dignity.
• Recognize clinical risk areas and escalate any identified risks.

Skills

Communication

Respect

Adaptability

Initiative

Job description

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Shift Details: This position is only suitable for female care assistants due to residents' needs.

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you will make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily – your compassion and dedication truly matter. We aim to provide a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant. If this sounds like the right place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as a Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, working fully with the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Other responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene care, ensuring independence, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Recognizing and understanding clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, fall risks, signs of infections, and escalating any identified risks promptly.
• Interacting courteously with residents and visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality.
• Practicing safe systems of work across all tasks.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability. No experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and training program to build confidence in your role.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Show initiative and respect towards residents and colleagues.
• Work efficiently, following instructions from team members.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – but more than that, we’re a place where people love to work. We believe the later years should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.