Care Assistant - Bank

Bidvane; Knowle; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training programme

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Birchmere Mews Care Home (Avery Healthcare) is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and to help maintain dignity and independence. Shifts run 8am–8pm or 8pm–8am; induction and training are provided to all new staff.

No previous experience is required. Applicants need a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK, with the DBS cost covered by Avery Healthcare. You will join a supportive care team dedicated to consistent, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with residents and team.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain dignity.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and contribute to continuity of care for residents
• Support residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence and preserving dignity
• Identify risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and elevate concerns promptly
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident's individuality
• Follow safe working practices across a range of tasks

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Respect for residents

Adaptability

Efficient working

Job description

This bank Care Assistant post sits within the care team at Birchmere Mews Care Home. The role provides personal care and helps maintain residents' dignity, independence and continuity of care. Shifts are 8 am to 8 pm or 8 pm to 8 am, with induction and training provided and no previous experience required. Applicants need a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK; Avery covers the check's cost.

What the job involves

• Provide personal care and contribute to continuity of care for residents
• Support residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence and preserving dignity and respect
• Identify risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and elevate concerns promptly
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident's individuality
• Follow safe working practices across a range of tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Adaptability to cover varied responsibilities at short notice
• Efficient working and ability to follow reasonable instructions from team members

Checks & eligibility

• DBS Disclosure check, paid for by Avery Healthcare
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable values

What's offered

• Induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop