Compassionate Care Assistant — Day & Night Shifts

NHS Jobs; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant in Edenbridge to join our award-winning team. You will deliver high standards of personal care, work with the care team to support residents, and ensure continuity of services in our homes.

Ideal candidates communicate effectively, show initiative, and are adaptable to cover a range of duties at short notice. DBS clearance and UK work eligibility are required, with induction and training provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and other people in the home.
• Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care, contributing to the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents.
• Recognise and escalate clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls, and infections.
• Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting dignity and individuality.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Dignity & Respect

Adaptability

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant in Edenbridge to join our award-winning team. You will deliver high standards of personal care, work with the care team to support residents, and ensure continuity of services in our homes.

Ideal candidates communicate effectively, show initiative, and are adaptable to cover a range of duties at short notice. DBS clearance and UK work eligibility are required, with induction and training provided.