Care Assistant - Bank

Integrated Care System; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in luxury elderly care is seeking a Care Assistant in Hinckley. The role focuses on delivering top-quality personal care and supporting residents while ensuring their dignity and respect. No prior experience is needed as comprehensive training is provided, making it a perfect opportunity for those looking to start a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills required.
• Ability to show initiative and respect.
• Flexibility in covering responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and independence.
• Recognizing clinical risks and escalating them promptly.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Respect

Efficiency

Flexibility

Job description

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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, your focus will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents. This involves assisting residents with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risks, acting courteously towards residents and visitors, and practicing safe work systems. No prior experience is required, as Avery Healthcare provides thorough induction and training to build confidence.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, committed to supporting their teams and creating a caring, supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Join their award-winning team and make a positive impact on residents' lives daily.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: Bank contract, night shifts only

We support those who care for our residents, celebrating and supporting your efforts. Joining us means making a daily positive impact through your compassion and dedication. We foster growth in a caring environment, offering learning and development opportunities. Our culture values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We seek a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join as a Care Assistant.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: Bank contract, night shifts only

We support our care teams, celebrating their hard work. Your compassion makes a difference. We promote growth within a supportive environment, with opportunities to develop. Join our close-knit team that values respect, compassion, and excellence in care.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role as Care Assistant is to deliver high standards of personal care, ensuring continuity of service to residents.

Other responsibilities include:

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene, maintaining independence, dignity, and respect.
• Recognizing clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls, and infections, escalating risks promptly.
• Acting courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting their dignity and individuality.
• Practicing safe systems of work across tasks.

ABOUT YOU

We value caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability. No experience is necessary, as we provide comprehensive induction and training.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Show initiative and respect towards residents and staff.
• Work efficiently, following instructions from team members.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we are more than a provider of luxury elderly care; we are a place where people love to work. We believe life should be enriching at any age and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," with over 100 homes fostering a supportive, empowering environment.

Please note:

• A DBS Disclosure check is required, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills, initiative, respect, efficiency, and flexibility.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.