Care Assistant

NHS; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver personal care and support to residents. The role requires effective communication and respect for individual dignity, and no prior experience is necessary as training is provided. Join a supportive team committed to high standards of care and making a meaningful impact in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; thorough induction and training provided.
• Strong communication and initiative are essential.
• Ability to follow reasonable instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while protecting dignity.
• Recognise and escalate clinical risks.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Initiative

Respect towards residents

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a network of over 100 homes. The company aims to create meaningful experiences for residents and employees and fosters a supportive and empowering environment.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Shift Details: 7.30 am-2.30 pm and 2.30 pm-9.30 pm.

At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents. You will join a warm, award-winning team as a Care Assistant and contribute to delivering high standards of personal care and continuity of services.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant is to deliver high standards of personal care, supporting the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Other responsibilities:

• Assisting residents in personal hygiene while protecting dignity and independence.
• Recognising and escalating clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and infections.
• Acting politely towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
• Practising safe systems of work across tasks.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful, you should live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Experience is not required as we offer a thorough induction and training programme.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home.
• Be an efficient worker able to follow reasonable instructions.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we are one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together" across 100+ homes. We offer a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Other requirements

• DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note this role may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on applications and business needs.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; thorough induction and training provided. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, initiative, respect, and the ability to carry out reasonable instructions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a Disclosure to check for previous convictions.