Compassionate Care Assistant — Growth & Training

Avery Healthcare Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Reading, Berkshire, is hiring a Care Assistant to join our award-winning team at Sonning Gardens Care Home. You will contribute to delivering high-quality personal care and support residents with compassion in a warm, respectful environment.

No prior experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and training programme. You will work as part of a close-knit team, with opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in elderly care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect toward residents and colleagues.
• Efficient, able to follow instructions from team members.
• Flexible to cover a range of duties on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care and support continuity of services.
• Assist residents with personal hygiene ensuring dignity and independence.
• Identify clinical risks (weight loss, pressure sores, falls, infections) and escalate promptly.
• Be courteous to residents and visitors while upholding their dignity.
• Follow safe systems of work across all tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Respectful

Efficient worker

Adaptable

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Reading, Berkshire, is hiring a Care Assistant to join our award-winning team at Sonning Gardens Care Home. You will contribute to delivering high-quality personal care and support residents with compassion in a warm, respectful environment.

No prior experience is required as we provide a thorough induction and training programme. You will work as part of a close-knit team, with opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in elderly care.