Care Assistant - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Career development

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Night-shift Care Assistant at Hinckley House Care Home to support older residents with personal care and hygiene. The role focuses on safeguarding residents’ independence, dignity and wellbeing, with on-call flexibility to cover varied tasks and shifts. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Training is provided. The post emphasizes teamwork, safe practices, and a proactive approach to identifying and escalating clinical risks to protect

Qualifications

• DBS disclosure is required.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Protect residents' dignity, independence and respect.
• Recognise risks such as falls, weight loss, pressure sores or infection and escalate promptly.
• Escalate identified risks to residents and care team in a timely manner.
• Be courteous towards residents and visitors; contribute to continuity of care.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Respectful conduct

Follow directions

Adaptability

Efficient worker

Job description

Night-shift Care Assistant post at Hinckley House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group. The work centres on hands-on personal care, including hygiene support that protects residents' independence and dignity, and spotting clinical risks such as falls or pressure sores and escalating them promptly. The care home houses older residents and the role asks for flexibility to cover varied tasks at short notice. No experience is needed as training is provided, but a DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

What the job involves

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents
• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene care
• Protect each resident's independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection
• Escalate identified risks to residents in a timely manner
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks
• Contribute fully to the care team to ensure continuity of care

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Show initiative
• Be respectful towards residents and others in the home
• Carry out reasonable instructions from team members
• Adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
• Be an efficient worker

Checks & eligibility

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

Other

• Live by the company values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Structured induction and training programme
• Structured training and development to build confidence and skills
• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare