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GAIA RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Care Assistant
Job summary
A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will deliver high standards of personal care to residents and contribute to their well-being in a supportive and inspiring environment. No prior experience is required as a thorough training program will be provided. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills, initiative, and the ability to adapt to changing responsibilities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.
Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and staff.
- Efficient worker, able to follow instructions.
- Adaptable to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
- Assist residents with hygiene care while promoting independence and dignity.
- Identify clinical risks and escalate them promptly.
- Practice safe systems of work at all times.
Skills
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes. The company is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both its residents and employees, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Package Description: Shift Details: 7.30 am-2.30 pm and 2.30 pm-9.30 pm
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant.
About the role
Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.
- Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner.
- Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
- Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.
About You
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.
Our ideal candidate must:
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the 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.
About Avery
At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our 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. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role will require:
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Package Description: Shift Details: 7.30 am-2.30 pm and 2.30 pm-9.30 pm
About the role and responsibilities are as described above to deliver high standards of personal care and support services to residents.
About You
Our ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, show initiative, be respectful, and be an efficient worker who can follow reasonable instructions and adapt to short-notice changes.
At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—we’re a place where people love to work. We’re committed to meaningful experiences for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require a DBS disclosure and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Please note this role may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications and business needs.
- No prior experience is required, as Avery Healthcare offers a thorough induction and training program to ensure confidence within the role. The ideal candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate initiative, be respectful towards residents and other team members, and be an efficient worker who can carry out reasonable instructions.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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