Care Assistant

Bidvane; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thorough induction and training

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Acacia Mews Care Home is seeking a Care Assistant to join the resident care team. The role focuses on personal care, maintaining residents’ dignity and independence, and reporting clinical risks. No previous experience is required, and a thorough induction and training programme is provided.

The position requires a DBS Disclosure check paid for by Avery Healthcare and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Opportunities to learn and develop are offered as part of the role.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required
• DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene care while supporting residents’ independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and report promptly
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident’s individuality
• Use safe working practices across tasks undertaken
• Contribute to the care team to maintain continuity of services for residents

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Respect

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Compassion

Integrity

Job description

The Care Assistant post is part of the resident care team at Acacia Mews Care Home. The work centres on personal care, maintaining residents’ dignity and independence, and spotting and reporting clinical risks. No previous experience is needed, and a thorough induction and training programme is provided. Appointment requires a DBS Disclosure check, paid for by Avery, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Provide personal hygiene care while supporting residents’ independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and report them promptly
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident’s individuality
• Use safe working practices across the tasks undertaken
• Contribute to the care team to maintain continuity of services for residents

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Work efficiently and follow reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptability and flexibility to cover different responsibilities at short notice
• Demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable values

Checks & eligibility

• DBS Disclosure check, with the cost met by Avery Healthcare
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop