Care Assistant - Nights

Bidvane; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thorough induction and training

DBS check cost met by employer

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Birchmere Mews Care Home in Knowle, Solihull, operated by Avery Healthcare Group Ltd, is hiring a Night-shift Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to residents. Full induction and training are provided, with DBS check and right-to-work verification required.

No previous experience needed; the role focuses on safety, dignity, and supporting residents in their daily activities.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Adaptability to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Ensure continuity of services to residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and promote independence and dignity.
• Recognise clinical risks (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infections) and raise promptly.
• Treat residents and visitors courteously and maintain safe working practices.
• Contribute to the care team and follow reasonable instructions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Adaptability

Respect for dignity

Job description

A night-shift Care Assistant post at Birchmere Mews Care Home in Knowle, Solihull, run by Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. The work centres on personal care for residents, including hygiene support and spotting early signs of risk such as weight loss, pressure sores and falls. No previous experience is needed, as full induction and training are provided. A DBS check and proof of right to work are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents
• Ensure continuity of services to residents
• Assist residents with personal hygiene care, promoting their independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection, and elevate them promptly
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks
• Contribute fully to the care team

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative
• Ability to work efficiently and follow reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
• Respect for the dignity and individuality of residents

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Commitment to the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop over time
• DBS check cost met by the employer