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 at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLEYour 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 pe
Main duties of the job
Join Avery Healthcare as a Care Assistant at Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne, where youll impact residents lives positively every day. Youll provide high standards of personal care, working collaboratively within a dedicated and supportive care team. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene while ensuring their dignity and independence, identifying clinical risk areas, and responding respectfully to residents and visitors. Experience isnt necessary as Avery provides a thorough induction and training program. The role requires adaptability, efficient communication skills, and respect toward both residents and staff. Pre-employment checks, including a DBS check, form part of the recruitment process.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a leading UK provider of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. Avery believes in enriching the later years of life, offering exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes. The organisation cultivates a supportive and inspiring environment, where employees feel valued and empowered, promoting a culture of respect, compassion, and dedication. Avery Healthcare's vision is 'creating meaningful lives together,' attracting individuals passionate about delivering high-quality care and fostering a workplace where people love to work.
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.
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
- Successful applicants will demonstrate effective communication skills, respect towards residents and staff, and the ability to follow instructions. They must be adaptable, capable of covering various responsibilities, and committed to Averys values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Although experience is not a prerequisite, willingness to undergo induction and training programs is required to ensure confidence in the role.
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
Alice Court Care Home 29 Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne
BN21 2BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)