Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hinckley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Career development

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd in Hinckley is recruiting a Care Assistant for Hinckley House Care Home to deliver personal care and support the care team. No prior experience is required as an induction and training programme is provided. Applicants must pass a DBS check and prove their right to work in the UK.

You will help residents with daily living, maintain dignity and independence, and work within a supportive team to ensure consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• DBS check required (cost met by employer)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents
• Contribute fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, promoting independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise and report clinical risks (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infection) promptly
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality
• Practise safe systems of work across tasks

Skills

Caring

Supportive

Honest

Respectful

Accountable

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Respectful conduct

Efficient

Adaptable

Flexible

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd is recruiting a Care Assistant for Hinckley House Care Home, one of its residential homes. The post centres on delivering personal care and supporting the wider care team so residents receive continuous, consistent services. No previous experience is needed, as the employer provides a full induction and training programme. Applicants must show they can work with residents' dignity and independence in mind, and must pass a DBS check and prove their right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

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

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Live the employer's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Initiative and respectful conduct towards residents and others in the home
• Efficient working and following reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptable and flexible, covering a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check, cost met by the employer
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career