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Care AssistantinPeterboroughinPeterboroughPUBLISHED MON 17 MAR 2025

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Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.Follow Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives every day.
Supportive and caring environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
Thorough induction and training programs provided to ensure confidence in the role.
Close-knit team culture that values respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care.
Ability to help residents maintain their dignity and independence through personalized care.
Flexibility in responsibilities, catering to various needs of residents and team collaboration.
Working with a reputable and award-winning organisation recognized for luxury elderly care.
Join our award-winning team at Avery Healthcare in Peterborough as a Care Assistant and help us create meaningful lives for our residents. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality personal care, ensuring each resident feels respected and valued. With every interaction, you’ll foster a warm and friendly environment, aiding them in personal hygiene and daily activities, always prioritising their dignity and individuality.

But this role is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a real difference. Here at Avery, we’re committed to nurturing our team members, offering ongoing training and development to empower you in your career. We value compassion, respect, and support, making our homes truly special places to work. If you’re enthusiastic, caring, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. Embrace the chance to grow in a community that celebrates the wonderful work you do every day!
Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives every day.
Supportive and caring environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
Thorough induction and training programs provided to ensure confidence in the role.
Close-knit team culture that values respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care.
Ability to help residents maintain their dignity and independence through personalized care.
Flexibility in responsibilities, catering to various needs of residents and team collaboration.
Working with a reputable and award-winning organisation recognised for luxury elderly care.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant:
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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