Care Assistant - Nights
- NHS
- Full Time
- Edenbridge
- 14.00 an hour
Job Description
Job summary
Package Description: 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 Edenbridge Manor 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. Recogni
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your role will primarily focus on delivering high standards of personal care to residents, while being a full contributing member of the care team. You will assist residents with personal hygiene, ensuring their dignity and respect are maintained. Additionally, you will need to recognize and escalate clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, or infections in a timely manner, and treat residents and visitors courteously. This position requires effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, as well as the ability to demonstrate initiative, respect, and adaptability in covering a range of responsibilities. While experience is not required, as a thorough induction and training program will be provided, you are expected to live out the values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Additionally, due to the nature of the position, which involves providing personal care to female residents, only female applicants are eligible in order to preserve the residents privacy and dignity. Joining Avery offers growth opportunities within a supportive and inspiring environment.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering a place where people not only love to stay but also love to work. Founded on the belief that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, Avery is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for not only residents but also staff. Their network boasts over 100 homes and promises an environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery's mission is to support those who care for their residents, celebrating and promoting the values of respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care. The company offers various opportunities for career growth and learning, fostering a culture where individuals feel supported and motivated to excel in their roles. If you desire to work in a place with deep commitments to both its residents and team members, Avery Healthcare invites you to consider joining their award-winning team.
Job responsibilities
Package Description: 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 Edenbridge Manor 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.
This role involves providing personal care and support to female residents. Due to the nature of the duties and the need to preserve the privacy, dignity, and wellbeing of our residents, this position is open to female applicants only. This requirement is applied in accordance with the relevant provisions of equality legislation relating to genuine occupational requirements.
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 role requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, respect towards residents and colleagues, and adaptability to handle various responsibilities. Experience is not essential as Avery Healthcare provides a comprehensive induction and training program.
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
Edenbridge
TN8 5FA
United Kingdom
