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Care Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 9NRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£12.75

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

9 November 2026

21 days left

Job description

Package Description: Shift details: 7:30AM - 20:30PM 3 days a week At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our reside...

At Avery Healthcare, the role of Care Assistant involves delivering high standards of personal care, ensuring dignity and respect for residents at all times, recognizing clinical risks, and escalating them in a timely manner. The Care Assistant must act courteously towards residents and visitors, practicing safe work systems across a range of tasks. No prior experience is required, as Avery offers a comprehensive induction and training program to build confidence within the role. Key responsibilities also include assisting residents in personal hygiene care, understanding clinical risk areas, and demonstrating initiative. Ideal candidates possess effective communication skills, demonstrate respect towards residents and others, and are adaptive to cover a range of responsibilities. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS Disclosure check are required, the cost of which is met by Avery.

Shift details: 7:30AM - 20:30PM 3 days a week

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 Hempstalls Hall Care Home in Newcastle under Lyme. 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.

  • 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.

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.

  • 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.

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.

  • 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.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company focuses on supporting their staff, recognizing their hard work, and celebrating their commitment to enriching the lives of residents. Avery maintains a caring and supportive environment, offering numerous learning and development opportunities for staff throughout their careers. With over 100 homes in their network, Avery is driven by the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' for both residents and team members. This includes fostering a workplace culture of respect, compassion, and a commitment to providing exceptional care, making Avery a preferred choice for both residents and employees.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience is not required as Avery Healthcare provides a comprehensive induction and training program to ensure all Care Assistants are well-prepared and confident in their role. Ideal candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. They should demonstrate initiative, show respect towards residents and others, be efficient in carrying out instructions, and be flexible to cover various responsibilities. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is also a necessity.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

16 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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