Care Assistant — Personal Care, Growth & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Braintree; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training programme

Career development opportunities

DBS costs covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is recruiting a Care Assistant for Braintree Mews Care Home. The role focuses on hands-on personal care, dignity, and safety, with induction and training provided. A DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK are required.

Join a supportive team in a residential setting, where you will help maintain resident independence and wellbeing while following safe working practices. DBS costs are covered by Avery Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Initiative, with respectful conduct towards residents and others in the home.
• Efficient, able to carry out reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Assist residents with all aspects of personal hygiene, promoting independence and dignity.
• Recognise clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection, and elevate them promptly.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting each resident's individuality.
• Practise safe systems of work across the range of tasks.
• Contribute fully to the care team to maintain continuity of service to residents.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Respectful conduct

Instruction execution

Flexibility

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is recruiting a Care Assistant for Braintree Mews Care Home. The role focuses on hands-on personal care, dignity, and safety, with induction and training provided. A DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK are required.

Join a supportive team in a residential setting, where you will help maintain resident independence and wellbeing while following safe working practices. DBS costs are covered by Avery Healthcare.