Care Assistant - Nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Opportunities to develop career

Job summary

We are seeking a night-shift care assistant at Chertsey Parklands Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group. You will provide personal care to residents and work with a supportive team to maintain continuity of care and residents' dignity.

No prior care experience is required as a full induction and training programme is provided. A DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK are required and paid by the employer.

Qualifications

• DBS check required and paid by employer
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• No prior care experience required – induction and training provided

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents
• Ensure continuity of care as part of the care team
• Assist residents with personal hygiene while preserving independence and dignity
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, and escalate promptly
• Follow safe systems of work across all tasks

Skills

Communicate effectively

Show initiative

Follow instructions

Adapt to responsibilities

Job description

Night-shift care assistant post at Chertsey Parklands Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group's network of elderly care homes. The work centres on personal care for residents, keeping care continuous and spotting early signs of risk such as falls, pressure sores and infection. No previous care experience is needed, as a full induction and training programme is provided. A DBS check is required, paid for by the employer, along with proof of right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents
• Ensure continuity of care as part of the care team
• Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, preserving their independence and dignity
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, and elevate them promptly
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across all tasks

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Show initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Follow reasonable instructions from team members
• Adapt and cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS 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