About this role
Job summary Package Description: Shift Details: 8 am - 8 pm or 8 pm - 8 am 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 Wimbledon Common Care Home in London. 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 resi
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will be a crucial part of a team dedicated to providing outstanding care to residents at the Wimbledon Common Care Home in London. The role involves delivering high standards of personal care and effectively contributing to the care team to ensure that services are consistently delivered to residents. You'll assist residents in personal hygiene care, supporting their independence, dignity, and respect. Moreover, you'll identify clinical risk areas like weight loss and pressure sores and escalate them timely. The role demands courteous interaction with residents and visitors, promotes safe work systems, and requires adherence to Avery's core values: caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. Prior experience is not necessary, as a comprehensive induction and training program will be provided. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to follow team instructions responsibly, and the flexibility to manage a range of responsibilities on short notice.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, recognized for its commitment to enriching the later years of life for residents and staff alike. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery emphasizes the importance of supportive and inspiring environments where employees feel valued every day. Avery's reach extends over 100 homes, and it is known for creating meaningful experiences, both for its residents and for the team members who work there. At Avery, people aren't just employees; they are part of a family that uplifts each other, centered around shared values and commitments in delivering exceptional care. This culture is what makes Avery a preferred choice among care providers.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift Details: 8 am - 8 pm or 8 pm - 8 am
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 Wimbledon Common Care Home in London. 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
Experience in similar roles is not mandatory as training is provided. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, both written and verbal. They should be hardworking, adaptive, and capable of undertaking a range of responsibilities. The role requires candidates to demonstrate initiative, respect towards residents, and adaptability to cover different tasks at short notice.
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
London
SW19 6AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)