Care Assistant - Nights

Bidvane; Nuthall CP; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost covered

Induction and training

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to work night shifts at Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall. You will support the care team in providing personal care, promoting residents' dignity and independence, and ensuring safe, continuous care.

No prior experience is required as induction and training are provided; a DBS check and right to work in the UK are required. The employer covers the DBS cost, and opportunities for learning and development are available.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Show initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home.
• Work efficiently and follow reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adapt to different responsibilities and cover them at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents and contribute to continuity of care.
• Support residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Identify risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and report them promptly.
• Treat residents and visitors courteously and respect each resident's individuality.
• Follow safe working practices across the tasks undertaken.
• Work nights.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Efficiency

Adaptability

Job description

The Care Assistant works nights at Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall, supporting the home's care team. The role centres on residents' personal care, dignity and independence, while helping maintain continuity and safe care. Experience is not needed, as induction and training are provided; the post involves night work. Applicants need a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK; Avery covers the DBS cost.

What the job involves

• Provide personal care to residents and contribute to continuity of care
• Support residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence, dignity and respect
• Identify risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and report them promptly
• Treat residents and visitors courteously and respect each resident's individuality
• Follow safe working practices across the tasks undertaken

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Show initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
• Work efficiently and follow reasonable instructions from team members
• Adapt to different responsibilities and cover them at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check; Avery Healthcare covers the cost
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Work nights
• Demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable values

What's offered

• Induction and training
• Opportunities to learn and develop