Care Assistant - Bank

NHS; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care to residents in Gravesend. This role emphasizes compassion and communication, supporting residents' dignity and independence. No prior experience is needed as comprehensive training is provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in elderly care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and colleagues.
• Efficient worker capable of following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist residents in personal hygiene and recognize clinical risks.
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors.

Skills

Communication

Respect

Adaptability

Job description

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career.

Main duties of the job

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. Responsibilities will include assisting residents in personal hygiene, recognizing and understanding clinical risk areas, acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, and practicing safe systems of work.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes.

Details

• Date posted: 22 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.75 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1307390078

Job locations

• Avery Healthcare, Gravesend, DA12 5AL

Job description

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 we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd 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 at all times.
• Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, signs 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 tasks.

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 offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence in your role.

Our ideal candidate must:

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and colleagues.
• Be an efficient worker capable of following instructions from team members.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team members. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered each day. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and staff 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 deadline depending on application volume and business needs.