Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Tyneside; Presencial; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant for Eastbourne Gardens Care Home. The role involves providing personal care and supporting residents with hygiene while monitoring for signs of falls, pressure sores, weight loss, and infection. DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK are required; induction and training are provided.

No prior experience required; full induction and ongoing development are offered within a values-driven environment.

Qualificações

• Clear verbal and written communication essential.
• Shows initiative and respect to residents and colleagues.
• Flexible and able to follow reasonable instructions from the team.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist residents with hygiene, promoting independence and dignity.
• Recognise and respond to risks such as weight loss, infection or falls.
• Escalate identified risks promptly to the team.
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, upholding dignity and individuality.
• Follow safe systems of work for all tasks.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Respectful care

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Care Assistant post at Eastbourne Gardens Care Home, one of more than 100 homes run by Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. The work centres on personal care, supporting residents with hygiene while watching for early signs of falls, pressure sores, weight loss and infection. No previous experience is needed, as the employer provides induction and training. Successful applicants must pass a DBS check and prove their right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team to keep services continuous
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, promoting independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls risk and signs of infection
• Escalate identified risks promptly
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across the range of tasks

What's required

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Shows initiative and respect towards residents and other people in the home
• Works efficiently and carries out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptable and flexible, covering a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Lives the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What's offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by the employer