Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Moulton; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Career development opportunities

DBS check cost covered

Supportive environment

Job summary

Ashurst Mews Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group Ltd, is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with personal care, dignity and independence. Training and induction are provided, with DBS check and right-to-work verification required.

The role emphasises flexibility to cover tasks at short notice and shows a commitment to safe working practices. No prior experience necessary, as full induction and training allocate constructive progression within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute 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 risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection.
• Escalate identified risks in a timely manner.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality.
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Show initiative

Carry out instructions

Adapt and cover responsibilities

Job description

Care Assistant post at Ashurst Mews Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. The work centres on personal care for residents, keeping their dignity and independence intact while watching for early signs of decline such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls or infection. No experience is needed, as the home provides induction and training, though the role expects flexibility to cover tasks at short notice. A DBS check and proof of right to work are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care and 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 risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection
• Escalate identified risks 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

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Show initiative
• Carry out reasonable instructions from other team members efficiently
• Adapt and cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Respectful towards residents and others in the home
• Live the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities for learning, development and career growth
• Employer meets the cost of the DBS check
• Supportive, nurturing working environment