Overview
Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, committed to creating meaningful lives together for residents and team members. They are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Care Assistant to join their award-winning team in Blackwater.
Job details
Date posted: 01 October 2025
Salary: £12.50 an hour
Pay scheme: Other
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Location: Avery Healthcare, Blackwater, GU17 9HS
Reference: 1392518668
Responsibilities
* Deliver high standards of personal care and contribute fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
* Assist residents with personal hygiene, aiming to maintain independence, dignity and respect at all times.
* Recognise and understand clinical risk areas (e.g., weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, signs of infection) and escalate identified risks promptly.
* Act courteously towards residents and visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
* Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks.
About you / Qualifications
To be successful, you should:
* Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents and others in the home.
* Be an efficient worker who can follow reasonable instructions from other team members.
* Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Experience is not required as Avery Healthcare provides a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence in your role.
About Avery
At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe the later years of life should be enriching and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer care across a growing network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily.
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.
Requirements & Compliance
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous convictions.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on application volume and business needs.
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