Care Assistant

Bidvane; Kettering; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training programme

Supportive care home environment

Job summary

Avery Park Care Home in Kettering is looking for a Care Assistant to provide personal and hygiene care, supporting residents’ independence and dignity while promoting safety.

No prior experience needed as a full induction and training programme is offered; a DBS check is required and Avery Healthcare will cover the cost.

You will work as part of a caring team, notice health changes, and help maintain consistent care for residents in a supportive home.

Qualifications

• DBS disclosure check required, paid for by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience not required; induction and training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and hygiene care while supporting residents’ independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, elevate concerns promptly
• Work as part of the care team to maintain continuity of services for residents
• Treat residents and visitors courteously and respect each resident’s individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across a range of tasks

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Initiative and respect

Follow instructions

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

This Care Assistant post is based at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering. It involves providing personal and hygiene care while promoting residents’ independence and dignity, spotting and escalating clinical risks, and following safe working practices. Experience is not required; induction and training are provided, and the role helps maintain continuity of care for residents. Applicants need a DBS disclosure check, paid for by Avery Healthcare, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Provide personal and hygiene care while supporting residents’ independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and elevate concerns promptly
• Work as part of the care team to maintain continuity of services for residents
• Treat residents and visitors courteously and respect each resident’s individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across a range of tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Efficiently follow reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptability and flexibility to cover varied responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check, paid for by Avery Healthcare
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable values

What’s offered

• Induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop