Dementia Care Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join their dementia unit in Greater London. You will assist residents with personal hygiene and ensure their dignity and respect. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and demonstrate initiative and adaptability. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. This full-time position offers a salary of £13.35 per hour and requires a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

Training programme

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home.
• Efficient worker capable of carrying reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene care, ensuring independence, dignity, and respect.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas and escalate identified risks.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Demonstrate initiative

Adaptability

Job description

Job Summary

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Care Assistant in our dementia unit.

Location

Avery Healthcare, Wandworth Common, SW18 2QU

Job Details

Pay: £13.35 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 1443498057

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene care, ensuring independence, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Recognise and understand clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, and signs of infection, escalating any identified risks in a timely manner.
• Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.

About You

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home.
• Efficient worker capable of carrying reasonable instructions from team members.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

We Offer

No experience required – we provide a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.

Requirements

• DBS Disclosure check (cost paid by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Avery Healthcare

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. We believe the later years of life should be as enriching as any other and are committed to creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team members. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Application

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Employer

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.