Care Assistant - Nights

This is a night Care Assistant post at Pemberley House Care Home, supporting Avery Healthcare’s residential care team. The work centres on personal care and hygiene, maintaining residents’ dignity and independence, and spotting and reporting health risks. It also involves courteous support for residents and visitors and safe working across care tasks; no previous experience is required, as induction and training are provided.

Applicants need a DBS disclosure check, paid for by Avery, and proof of UK right to work.

• Provide personal care to residents and contribute to continuity of care within the team
• Support residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence, dignity and respect
• Recognise risks including weight loss, pressure sores, falls and signs of infection, and report concerns promptly
• Treat residents and visitors courteously, respecting each resident’s individuality
• Follow safe working practices across care tasks

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Initiative and respectful conduct towards residents and others in the home
• Efficiently follow reasonable instructions from team members
• Adaptable and flexible to cover varied responsibilities at short notice

• DBS disclosure check, with the cost covered by Avery Healthcare
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

• Demonstrate caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable conduct
• Able to work nights

• Thorough induction and training programme
• Opportunities to learn and develop