Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of luxury elderly care homes is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Bournemouth. This role focuses on delivering high-quality personal care during night shifts, assisting residents with daily living activities and ensuring their dignity and comfort. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, initiative, and adaptability. A thorough induction and training program is provided, making it accessible for individuals without prior experience. Join a team committed to meaningful experiences for both residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents.
• Be an efficient worker who can follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and daily activities.
• Recognise and report clinical risks or concerns in a timely manner.
• Deliver high standards of personal care and support the team.

Skills

Effective communication

Demonstrating initiative

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members. They are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Care Assistant to join their award-winning team in Bournemouth, with a focus on delivering high-quality personal care during the night shifts.

Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and daily living activities, ensuring comfort, dignity and independence at all times.
• Recognise and report clinical risks or concerns (e.g., weight loss, pressure areas, falls, infections) in a timely manner.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.
• Contribute to continuity of services by delivering high standards of personal care and supporting the care team.

About the role

Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care and support the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

About the employer

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are passionate about creating meaningful lives for residents and team members, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes.

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 offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence in your role.

Qualifications

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

DBS Check

This post is subject to a DBS Disclosure check; the cost will be met by Avery Healthcare.

Important notice

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.