Care Assistant

Bidvane; Eastbourne; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Induction and training programme

DBS check cost covered

Résumé du poste

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Care Assistant for Eastbourne Gardens Care Home in Eastbourne, England. The role focuses on personal care for older residents, maintaining dignity and independence, with full induction and training provided. A DBS check and right-to-work in the UK are required.

No prior experience needed; opportunities for learning and progression are available within the care team.

Qualifications

• DBS check is required.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high standards of personal care as part of the care team, ensuring continuity of services to residents.
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, protecting their independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, escalating them in a timely manner.
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality.
• Follow safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Respect for residents

Teamwork

Description du poste

A Care Assistant post at Eastbourne Gardens Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on personal care for older residents, including helping with hygiene in a way that protects their independence and dignity, and noticing early signs of risk such as falls, weight loss or infection. No previous experience is needed, as the employer provides a full induction and training programme. A DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care as part of the care team, ensuring continuity of services to residents
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, protecting their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, and elevate them in a timely manner
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across the range of tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Working efficiently and carrying out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adapting to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Living the values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respectfulness and accountability

What's offered

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