Care Assistant - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sidcup; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

DBS check covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Bank Care Assistant at Frognal House Care Home in Sidcup to support elderly residents with daily personal care, preserving independence and dignity.

No prior experience is required as full induction and training are provided; the employer covers the DBS check and right to work checks in the UK. You will work as part of a caring team, following safe working practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to continuity of care for residents.
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, supporting independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise and escalate clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection.
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality.
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Efficiency

Flexibility

Job description

A bank Care Assistant post at Frognal House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, supporting elderly residents. The work centres on personal care that protects residents' independence and dignity, and on spotting clinical risks such as falls, pressure sores and infections, then escalating them promptly. No prior experience is needed, as full induction and training are provided. The employer covers the DBS check, and proof of right to work in the UK is required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute to continuity of care for residents
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, supporting their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise and understand clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, and elevate identified risks in a timely manner
• Act courteously towards residents and their 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 and be respectful towards residents and others in the home
• Work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adapt and remain flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Live the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by the employer