About this role
Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare's Silvermere Care Home in Cobham is pivotal in making a positive difference in the lives of residents. Avery Healthcare prides itself on its supportive work culture that values respect, compassion, and commitment to providing exceptional care. The Care Assistant role focuses on delivering high standards of personal care and requires individuals to be warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated. Support and development opportunities are integral to the role, ensuring staff can grow confidently within a caring environment. Avery's commitment to meaningful experiences makes it a preferred choice for both residents and employees across its network of care homes.
Main duties of the job 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, recognizing and understanding clinical risk areas, and practicing safe systems of work. Experience is not required; a thorough induction and training program are provided. The role values candidates who are efficient workers, respect residents, and demonstrate initiative. If this sounds like an opportunity you would embrace, we'd love to hear from you.
About us At Avery Healthcare, were dedicated to supporting our staff who care for our residents. We celebrate and assist our teams in their professional journeys, promoting an environment where everyone can thrive. Avery is one of the UK's largest luxury elderly care home providers, emphasizing enriching life experiences for both residents and employees. Our vision, 'creating meaningful lives together,' extends across over 100 care homes, where we foster a supportive and empowering culture. Avery's commitment to exceptional care makes it a preferred choice for prospective residents and team members alike, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, and dedication.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Details: 7.45 am - 6.45 pmAt 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 Silvermere Care Home in Cobham. 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
To thrive in this role, candidates should embody Avery Healthcare's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. A prospective Care Assistant must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written, demonstrate initiative, and be flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice. No prior experience is necessary as Avery provides an in-depth induction and training program to build confidence in your role. The ability to work efficiently and carry out reasonable instructions from team members is also crucial. This supportive framework ensures staff are equipped to deliver high-quality care while growing within their careers.
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
Cobham
KT11 1EF
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)