About this role
Job summary Avery Healthcare is seeking a Care Assistant for the Purley Gardens Care Home in Surrey. This temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to deliver personal care and support residents, enhancing their well-being and quality of life. With a focus on dignity and respect, the role involves assisting with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risks, and ensuring a safe environment. Avery Healthcare is committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and excellence in care. Join an award-winning team that supports growth and learning in a caring environment.
Main duties of the job At Avery Healthcare, we value the hard work and dedication of our care teams. As a Care Assistant at Purley Gardens Care Home, you will positively impact residents' lives through compassion and commitment to high standards of care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risks, and maintaining respect for residents and their visitors. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development, and a culture that celebrates respect and compassion. Employment requires a DBS Disclosure check and proof of UK work eligibility. Apply to join a close-knit, award-winning team dedicated to exceptional care.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest luxury elderly care home providers, committed to enriching later life for residents and creating meaningful experiences. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together', Avery Healthcare operates over 100 homes with a focus on exceptional care. Employees are valued and empowered in a supportive, inspiring environment that fosters growth and learning. Join Avery Healthcare to be part of a preferred team that prioritizes resident care and creates a fulfilling workplace. Experience why Avery is the first choice for both residents and team members.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details; 06.45/19.15 and 18.45/07.15
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 Purley Gardens Care Home in Surrey. 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 succeed as a Care Assistant, live the values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Experience is not essential as we offer a comprehensive induction and training program to build confidence in your role. Our ideal candidate possesses effective communication skills, initiative, respect towards residents and peers, efficiency, and adaptability. These qualities ensure a high standard of care and a positive environment for both residents and colleagues. Join our team to make a difference in residents' lives and grow in a supportive and rewarding career.
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
Purley
CR8 2LF
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)