Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Moorlands Lodge Care Home in Hindhead. The role focuses on delivering high standards of personal care, preserving residents' independence, dignity and comfort.

You will join a close-knit team, supported by thorough induction and ongoing training, with DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK required. We offer a caring, supportive environment, opportunities to learn and develop, and a culture of respect and compassion within

Qualifications

• Experience not required as full induction/training provided.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents, maintaining independence, dignity and respect.
• Assist with personal hygiene and monitor risks such as weight loss, pressure sores and falls.
• Provide courteous and respectful interaction with residents and visitors.
• Follow safe systems of work across tasks.

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Moorlands Lodge Care Home in Hindhead. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare is focused on delivering high standards of personal care to residents, ensuring their independence, dignity, and respect. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, and falls, and acting courteously towards residents and visitors. Experience is not mandatory, as thorough induction and training are provided. The candidate should exhibit initiative, effective communication, and adaptability. The role requires a DBS Disclosure check, with the cost covered by the company, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. Passionate about enriching the later years of life, Avery strives to offer meaningful experiences for residents and team members. With over 100 homes in its network, Avery Healthcare fosters a supportive and inspiring environment, emphasizing values of respect, compassion, and exceptional care. By 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery ensures both its residents and employees feel valued and empowered every day, making the organization a preferred choice for care and employment.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Moorlands Lodge Care Home in Hindhead. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.
• Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalating any identified risks in a timely manner.
• Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.

Our ideal candidate must:

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

ABOUT AVERY

Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

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

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