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Care Assistant - Nights

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Peterborough, PE7 8SJ

Salary

£12.71

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

23 September 2026

20 days left

Job description

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...

Avery Healthcare is focused on supporting the hardworking individuals who care for their residents. Their goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of residents daily through compassion and dedication. Avery Healthcare is committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive work environment, providing ample learning and development opportunities for career growth. The role of a Care Assistant involves maintaining high standards of personal care and ensuring seamless services to residents. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene while maintaining their dignity and independence and identifying clinical risks in residents and acting promptly. Avery values a work culture built on respect, compassion, and teamwork. Experience is not required as a thorough induction and training program is provided. Ideal candidates should exhibit effective communication, respectfulness, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to follow reasonable instructions from team members.

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. 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 - Nights at Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

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.

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.

Avery Healthcare is a prominent provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, emphasizing creating enriching experiences for both residents and employees. They hold the philosophy that the later years of life should be as fulfilling as any other period. Avery is passionate about creating meaningful experiences, embodied in their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' The organization operates over 100 care homes, providing exceptional care within a supportive and inspiring environment. This environment is designed to make employees feel valued and empowered. Avery Healthcare places a strong emphasis on values such as respect, compassion, and a shared dedication to exceptional care. As an expanding network, Avery is known for being a preferred choice for both residents and team members, illustrating their commitment to high standards and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; demonstrate initiative; respectfulness; efficiency in carrying out instructions; adaptability and flexibility.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

2 September 2026

Last checked

3 September 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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