Care Assistant - Nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Beaconsfield; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Career development opportunities

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Beaconsfield is seeking a Care Assistant to work nights at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home. You will support residents with personal care, monitor wellbeing, and report concerns while protecting independence and dignity. No prior experience is required as a thorough induction and training programme is provided.

A DBS check is required and the DBS cost is covered by Avery. Proof of right to work in the UK is also required.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; thorough induction and training provided.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is required.
• DBS check will be funded/arranged by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care for residents during night shifts.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while preserving independence and dignity.
• Identify clinical risks (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infection) and escalate promptly.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors.
• Follow safe systems of work across tasks.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Initiative

Efficiency

Adaptability

Job description

Care Assistant on nights at Beaconsfield Heights Care Home, a home run by Avery Healthcare Group. The role centres on personal care, helping residents with hygiene while protecting their independence and dignity, and spotting clinical risks such as falls and pressure sores. Experience is not required, as a thorough induction and training programme is offered to new starters. Proof of right to work in the UK is needed, and Avery Healthcare pays for the DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care as part of the care team, ensuring continuity of services
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while preserving their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise and understand clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, and escalat[e] them promptly
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors
• Follow 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 cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Live the 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 Avery Healthcare