Care Assistant - Bank
Job Description
Job summary
Package Description: 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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Frognal House Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! 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.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Care Assistant with Avery Healthcare involves delivering high standards of personal care for residents, working diligently to support the care team and maintain service continuity. Key responsibilities include supporting residents personal hygiene while respecting their independence and dignity, identifying and reporting clinical risks promptly, and acting courteously towards residents and guests. Candidates are expected to demonstrate caring, supportive, and respectful values. Although experience is not required, Avery Healthcare provides comprehensive induction and training programs. Flexibility, effective communication, and initiative are essential traits for success in this role, contributing to the supportive, resident-focused culture at Avery.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to enriching the later years of its residents' lives with meaningful experiences. The organization places a high value on respect and compassion, creating an environment where both employees and residents thrive. Avery fosters a supportive and inspiring workplace culture, offering over 100 homes across the UK to provide exceptional care. Employees at Avery are valued and empowered, experiencing a work culture that emphasizes continuing development, shared commitment to outstanding care, and celebration of their dedication and hard work.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Frognal House Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate must communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, demonstrate initiative, be respectful, and handle reasonable instructions efficiently. Avery Healthcare proudly offers an extensive induction and training program, so prior experience is not mandatory. Candidates should be adaptive and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice, with a focus on living values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Sidcup
DA14 6LF
United Kingdom
