Care Assistant - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

DBS check cost covered

Job summary

Albion Court Care Home in Birmingham is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high standards of personal care to residents. The role focuses on hygiene support, dignity, and safeguarding, with induction and training provided.

The post suits someone who can cover varied duties at short notice, and a DBS check plus proof of right to work are required. You will deliver care, recognise risks, and work as part of a supportive team in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to take initiative and show respect to residents
• Ability to work efficiently and follow reasonable instructions
• Adapt to covering a range of responsibilities at short notice

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care for residents
• Assist with personal hygiene while promoting independence and dignity
• Recognise clinical risks (falls, infections, pressure sores) and escalate promptly
• Be courteous to residents and visitors, upholding dignity and individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across tasks

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Respect

Efficiency

Adaptability

Job description

A bank Care Assistant role at Albion Court Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The core is personal care, including hygiene support, and spotting clinical risks such as falls, pressure sores and infection. No experience is needed as induction and training are provided, though the post suits someone who can cover varied duties at short notice. A DBS check and proof of right to work are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to continuity of services
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, promoting independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and upgrade them 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

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Show initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adapt and cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Live 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