Compassionate Care Assistant — Training & Growth

NHS Jobs; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne, Kent. You will deliver high standards of personal care with compassion and respect, supported by a thorough induction to help you settle quickly.

Key duties include assisting residents with daily hygiene, monitoring wellbeing, and working with the team to ensure continuity of care. No prior experience required; reliability, empathy and a positive attitude are essential.

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 adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents and contribute to the care team.
• Assist residents in personal hygiene care, promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Recognise clinical risk areas and escalate identified risks in a timely manner.
• Maintain a courteous and respectful approach to residents and visitors and practice safe systems of work.

Skills

Effective communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant for Elvy Court Care Home in Sittingbourne, Kent. You will deliver high standards of personal care with compassion and respect, supported by a thorough induction to help you settle quickly.

Key duties include assisting residents with daily hygiene, monitoring wellbeing, and working with the team to ensure continuity of care. No prior experience required; reliability, empathy and a positive attitude are essential.