Care Assistant - Nights

Bidvane; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training programme

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

The Care Assistant – Nights role at Avery Healthcare’s Wandsworth Common home supports older residents in a night-care setting. You’ll provide personal care, promote dignity, monitor clinical risks and work with the care team across varied night tasks.

No prior experience is required; a DBS disclosure check is required with cost covered by Avery, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK is needed. An induction and training programme is offered.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and respect for residents' dignity.
• Ability to work efficiently under guidance.
• Adaptable to a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with personal care and hygiene support while promoting independence and dignity.
• Recognise risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, and elevate concerns promptly.
• Help maintain continuity of care by contributing to the care team.
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident’s dignity.
• Follow safe systems of work across assigned tasks.
• Carry out reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adapt to a range of responsibilities, including at short notice.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Initiative

Respect for residents

Work efficiently under guidance

Adaptability

Job description

The Care Assistant – Nights role is part of Avery Healthcare’s resident care team at its Wandsworth Common home. The work centres on personal care, maintaining residents’ dignity and independence, and identifying and escalating clinical risks. It supports older residents in a night-care setting and includes varied tasks across the home. Applicants need proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS check, with the cost covered by Avery; no experience is required.

What the job involves

• Provide residents with personal care and hygiene support while promoting independence and dignity
• Recognise risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and elevate concerns promptly
• Help maintain continuity of care by contributing to the care team
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident’s dignity and individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across assigned tasks
• Carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adapt to a range of responsibilities, including at short notice

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respect for residents and their individuality
• Work efficiently under guidance
• Adaptability across varied responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check; cost covered by Avery Healthcare, level not stated
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Night work
• Caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable values

What’s offered

• Induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop