Care Assistant - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Career development opportunities

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Bank Care Assistant for Seagrave House Care Home. You will support residents with personal care and hygiene, promoting independence while spotting clinical risks for escalation when needed.

The role requires DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK. Induction and ongoing training are provided, with opportunities to learn and develop within the home.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with residents and colleagues.
• Respectful and patient approach to care.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks.
• Willingness to cover shifts at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care as part of the care team, ensuring continuity of services for residents.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene, promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise and escalate clinical risks such as falls, weight loss or infection promptly.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
• Follow safe systems of work across all tasks.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Initiative & respect

Efficient working

Flexibility

Job description

Bank Care Assistant post at Seagrave House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on personal care, helping residents with hygiene while preserving their independence and dignity, and spotting clinical risks such as falls, pressure sores and infection so they can be escalated quickly. Bank work needs flexibility to cover a range of duties at short notice. No experience is needed as induction and training are provided, but a DBS check and right to work are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care as part of the care team, ensuring continuity of services for residents
• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene care, promoting independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise and understand clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and **escalate** 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

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and a respectful manner towards residents and others in the home
• Efficient working and ability to carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Commitment to 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