This is a Care Assistant post at Albion Court Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, a provider with over 100 care homes for older residents. The work centres on delivering personal care, including hygiene support that keeps residents as independent and dignified as possible. The role also involves spotting clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores and falls, and escalating them promptly. No prior experience is needed because a full induction and training programme is provided, but a DBS check and proof of right to work are required.
What the job involves
- Deliver high standards of personal care to residents
- Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, maintaining their independence, dignity and respect
- Recognise and understand clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls and signs of infection
- Escalate identified risks in a timely manner
- Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting each resident's dignity and individuality
- Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure continuity of services
- Follow safe systems of work across the range of tasks
- Carry out reasonable instructions from other team members
- Cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Show initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home
- Work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions
- Adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Live Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable
What’s offered
- Thorough induction and training programme
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
- DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
