Care Assistant - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thorough induction and training

DBS check cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group operates Squires Mews Care Home in Nottingham, seeking a Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents. The role focuses on maintaining dignity, independence, and timely escalation of any clinical risks.

An induction and training programme is provided, with DBS check arranged and costs covered by the employer. The post emphasizes compassionate care, respectful interaction with residents, and safe working practices, with the opportunity to learn and

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Show initiative.
• Be respectful towards residents and other people in the home.
• Work efficiently and carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team so services to residents continue without interruption
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, preserving their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection
• Escalate identified risks in a timely manner
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Respectful attitude

Efficiency

Adaptability

Job description

This is a bank Care Assistant post at Squires Mews Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on personal hygiene care, keeping residents independent and treated with dignity, and on spotting clinical risks such as falls, pressure sores and infection and raising them promptly. The role suits people new to care, as the employer provides a full induction and training programme. Proof of right to work is required, and the employer covers the cost of the DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to the care team so services to residents continue without interruption
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, preserving their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection
• Escalate identified risks in a timely manner
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Show initiative
• Be respectful towards residents and other people in the home
• Work efficiently and carry reasonable instructions from other team members
• Adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Live the employer's 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