Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost met by employer

Induction and training programme

Career development opportunities

Close-knit team culture

Job summary

Elvy Court Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group in Sittingbourne, is seeking a Care Assistant to provide personal care and daily support to residents, helping maintain independence and dignity.

No prior experience required; a full induction and training programme will be provided. DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK are required, with opportunities to learn and develop within a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Effective communication, verbal and written.
• Initiative and respectful conduct towards residents and others in the home.
• Ability to carry out reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care to keep residents as independent as possible and respect their dignity.
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and escalate 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.
• Contribute fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative and respectful conduct

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Core values

Job description

Care Assistant post at Elvy Court Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, where residents receive personal care and daily support. Core duties are hygiene care, keeping residents independent and dignified, and spotting early signs of risk such as falls or infection. No experience is required, as a full induction and training programme is provided. A DBS check and proof of UK right to work are needed.

What the job involves

• Deliver personal care, including personal hygiene, to keep residents as independent as possible and respect their dignity
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and escalte 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
• Contribute fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents

What’s required

Experience

• No previous experience required

Skills & knowledge

• Effective communication, verbal and written
• Initiative and respectful conduct towards residents and others in the home
• Ability to carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
• Living the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

Checks & eligibility

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

What’s offered

• DBS check cost met by the employer
• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• Supportive, close-knit team culture with recognition of staff