The Care Assistant - Nights role at Avery Healthcare offers an opportunity to become an integral part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to residents. Based in Stamford, this permanent position involves providing personal care to residents, ensuring their dignity, independence, and respect are maintained at all times. Avery Healthcare values its employees, emphasizing support, training, and development opportunities within a nurturing and encouraging work environment. The company is recognized for its commitment to both employee satisfaction and exceptional resident care, making it a great place to work and grow professionally.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Priory Court Care Home in Stamford, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of personal care, ensuring the well‑being and dignity of residents. Key duties include assisting with personal hygiene, identifying clinical risk areas, and fostering a respectful and supportive environment. Experience is not required as comprehensive training is provided. The position requires flexibility, effective communication, and a commitment to upholding Avery Healthcare's values of caring and accountability. A thorough induction and support system are offered, reinforcing the organisation’s dedication to employee growth and exceptional care quality.
About us
Avery Healthcare is committed to being one of the UK's premier providers of luxury elderly care homes. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery strives to create meaningful lives for residents and employees alike. The organisation focuses on enriching the later years of life, offering a supportive environment where team members feel appreciated and empowered. Avery emphasises the importance of culture, respect, and exceptional care, making it a distinguished choice for those seeking employment in the healthcare sector. Joining Avery means being part of a community that values passion, dedication, and making a difference.
Job responsibilities
Package Description
Shift details: Nights
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re 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, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
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, signs of infections and escalating 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 tasks.
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, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re 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.
Qualifications
* Candidates should possess effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, demonstrate initiative, and be adaptable to various tasks. While experience is not mandatory, a positive attitude towards learning and growth is essential.
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.
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