Care Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost covered

Induction & training

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Northampton is seeking a warm Care Assistant for Cliftonville Care Home. You will deliver high standards of personal care, support residents' independence, and contribute to a caring environment.

No prior experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and training programme to build confidence. A DBS check is required and Avery will cover the cost; proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be requested.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in verbal and written form.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and staff.
• Efficient worker who can follow reasonable instructions and adapt to short-notice changes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support residents to maintain dignity.
• Contribute to the care team to ensure continuity of services.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence and comfort.
• Recognise clinical risk areas and report promptly to the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Respectful

Efficient worker

Flexibility

Job description

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.

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. And 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 at Cliftonville Care Home in Northampton.

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 of individuals at all times.
• Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and elevate 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 task.

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 are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.

Our Ideal Candidate Must

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of 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 our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members 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.