At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high standards of personal care and assist residents with hygiene.
- Company: Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes.
- Benefits: Thorough induction and training programme provided; DBS check cost covered.
- Other info: Shifts are expected between 6am and 8pm.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team that values and empowers its members.
- Qualifications: No prior experience required; effective communication skills needed.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Shift details: Expected to work shifts between 6am and 8pm.
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.
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. This includes:
- 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, signs of infections and escalating 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 tasks.
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.
You should have:
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated initiative and respect towards the residents and other people in the home.
- Efficiency in carrying reasonable instructions from other team members.
- Adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Avery is 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.
Requirements:
- DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Care Assistant - Bank in Sidcup employer: Avery Healthcare Group
Avery Healthcare operates over 100 luxury elderly care homes across the UK. They focus on creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, offering a supportive environment where employees feel valued. The company covers the cost of the DBS Disclosure check for new hires.
