Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcross Care Home in Wolverhampton, part of Avery Healthcare Group, is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with daily personal care and dignity in a warm, respectful environment.

No prior experience is required as a full induction and training programme is provided. The employer covers the DBS check cost and a right to work in the UK is required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full induction and training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support residents’ dignity and independence.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene care, promoting comfort and safety.
• Recognise clinical risks and escalate promptly to the care team.
• Treat residents and visitors with courtesy, upholding dignity and individuality.
• Follow safe systems of work across tasks.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Initiative & respect

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Job description

Care Assistant post at Newcross Care Home, one of over 100 homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The core of the work is delivering personal care, including hygiene support that protects residents' independence and dignity, and spotting clinical risks such as falls, pressure sores and infection. No experience is needed, as a full induction and training programme is provided, and the employer covers the DBS check cost. Proof of right to work in the UK is required.

What the job involves

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

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Show initiative and be respectful towards residents and others in the home
• Carry out reasonable instructions from other team members
• Adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

What’s offered

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