Care Assistant - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Chertsey is seeking a Bank Care Assistant to support residents with personal care, hygiene, and daily living activities. The role involves delivering high-quality care, working as part of a welcoming team, and participating in induction and ongoing training.

No prior experience required as full induction is provided, with DBS check and right to work in the UK required. Shifts include long day, night and short day patterns, and the post emphasizes dignity, respect, and

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Show initiative and be respectful towards residents and other people in the home.
• Work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions from team members.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute fully to the care team, ensuring continuity of services
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, protecting their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection, and elevate 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

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Adaptability

Respectful

Job description

Bank Care Assistant post at Chertsey Parklands Care Home, one of the luxury elderly care homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on personal care for residents, including hygiene support and spotting clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores and falls. Shifts are offered across long day, night and short day patterns, and no prior experience is required because a full induction is provided. A DBS check and proof of right to work are needed.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute fully to the care team, ensuring continuity of services
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, protecting their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection, and elevate 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

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Show initiative and be respectful towards residents and other people in the home
• Work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Live the company values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career