Care Assistant - Nights

Bidvane; Kettering; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction Training

Learning & Development

Job summary

Avery Park Care Home in Kettering is recruiting a Care Assistant for night shifts. You will provide personal and hygiene care, support residents' independence and dignity, and report clinical risks to the care team. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required, with costs covered by Avery.

The role emphasises compassionate, respectful care and teamwork to maintain continuity of services for residents, along with adapting to varied tasks during night hours.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication with residents and colleagues.
• Demonstrates initiative and respect towards residents and team.
• Ability to work efficiently and follow reasonable instructions.
• Adaptability to cover varied responsibilities at short notice.
• Upholds caring, honest, respectful and accountable values.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and hygiene care while supporting residents’ independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise clinical risks, including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and report them promptly.
• Work with the care team to help maintain continuity of services to residents.
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident’s dignity and individuality.
• Follow safe systems of work across a range of tasks.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Initiative

Respect for Residents

Follow Instructions

Adaptability

Job description

Care Assistant - Nights at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering supports residents as part of the home’s care team. The role centres on personal and hygiene care, preserving residents’ independence and dignity while helping maintain continuity of care and reporting clinical risks. It is a night-care post, with no hours or shift times stated. Applicants need to communicate well and show initiative; a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are required, with Avery covering the check’s cost.

What the job involves

• Provide personal and hygiene care while supporting residents’ independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risks, including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and report them promptly
• Work with the care team to help maintain continuity of services to residents
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident’s dignity and individuality
• Follow safe systems of work across a range of tasks

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respect towards residents and colleagues
• Work efficiently and follow reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptability to cover varied responsibilities at short notice
• Demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable values

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check, with the cost covered by Avery Healthcare
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Induction and training programme
• Opportunities for learning and development