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Care Assistant - NightsinBeltingeinBeltingePUBLISHED MON 3 FEB 2025

 PERMANENT NIGHTS

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.Follow Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Making a positive impact on residents' lives every day through compassionate and dedicated care.
Working in a supportive environment that values respect, compassion, and teamwork.
Opportunity for personal and professional growth with thorough induction and training programs.
Contributing to a culture that emphasises high-quality standards of care.
Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families, enhancing their quality of life.
Flexible work hours during the night shifts, which can be ideal for various lifestyles.
Being part of an award-winning team recognized for exceptional care in luxury elderly care homes.
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant for night shifts at their luxury elderly care home in Beltinge. The role involves delivering high-quality personal care to residents, which includes assisting with personal hygiene while ensuring their dignity and independence. The Care Assistant will also recognize and address clinical risk areas such as weight loss, infections, and falls, and will be expected to work collaboratively with the care team to maintain continuity of services.

No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive induction and training will be provided. The ideal candidate should possess effective communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and be adaptable to various responsibilities. Avery Healthcare is committed to fostering a supportive environment for its employees, offering opportunities for growth and a culture centered around respect, compassion, and exceptional care.
Making a positive impact on residents' lives every day through compassionate and dedicated care.
Working in a supportive environment that values respect, compassion, and teamwork.
Opportunity for personal and professional growth with thorough induction and training programs.
Contributing to a culture that emphasises high-quality standards of care.
Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families, enhancing their quality of life.
Flexible work hours during the night shifts, which can be ideal for various lifestyles.
Being part of an award-winning team recognised for exceptional care in luxury elderly care homes.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant - Nights:
To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
 


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