About this role
Job summary 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 - Nights at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. 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.
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, Care Assistants play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of residents by delivering high standards of personal care and maintaining a respectful and compassionate environment. Working in the night shift at Avon Valley Care Home, Care Assistants contribute significantly to the care team by supporting residents' hygiene needs, recognizing clinical risks, and practicing safe work systems. No prior experience is needed as comprehensive training and induction are provided. Essential qualities include effective communication, initiative, flexibility, and respect towards residents. This role requires a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK, with Avery covering the DBS cost. Avery Healthcare is committed to creating meaningful lives for its residents and team, offering enriching later life experiences, and fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment across over 100 care homes in the UK. The focus is on creating respectful and compassionate care, with opportunities for career growth and development.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes across the UK, committed to delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. The organisation operates over 100 care homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery Healthcare believes in enriching the later years of life for its residents, ensuring that these years are filled with new experiences and opportunities. Their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is reflected in their dedication to providing not only excellent care but also a nurturing space for both residents and team members. Avery is known for its commitment to continuous professional development, offering staff the chance to grow and develop in their careers through comprehensive training programs. The culture at Avery values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to quality and excellence in elderly care. Join Avery and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of residents and colleagues.
Job description 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 - Nights at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. 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.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The ideal candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, exhibit initiative, and show respect towards residents and other team members. Efficiency in carrying out instructions and the ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice are important. Although previous experience is not required, as Avery Healthcare provides comprehensive training and induction programs, candidates must live the company's values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in their work. The job requires successful candidates to undergo a DBS Disclosure check and provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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
Kingswood
BS15 4JW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)