Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high standards of personal care while ensuring residents' dignity and respect. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, demonstrate initiative, and be adaptable to various responsibilities. This role requires clearances and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate respect and initiative in all interactions.
• Efficiency in performing reasonable instructions.
• Flexibility to handle various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while maintaining dignity.
• Recognise clinical risks and escalate them when necessary.
• Maintain courteous behavior towards residents and visitors.
• Practice safe working systems for various tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Respect towards residents

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, offering exceptional care across over 100 homes and building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, focused on delivering exceptional care and fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and excellence. This advert describes the role of a Care Assistant within Avery’s growing network.

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, ensuring independence, dignity and respect at all times.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas (e.g., weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, signs of infection) and escalate identified risks in a timely manner.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

About You

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry out reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Requirements

• This role requires either a DBS disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare, or confirmation of equivalent clearances as applicable.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Note: This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.