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Care AssistantinWandworth CommoninWandworth CommonPUBLISHED THU 16 JAN 2025

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Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives daily through compassion and dedication.
Supportive and caring work environment that values respect, compassion, and teamwork.
Access to thorough induction and ongoing training programs to enhance your skills and confidence.
A close-knit team culture that celebrates and recognizes the hard work of its employees.
Flexibility in responsibilities, allowing for personal growth and adaptation to various roles.
Commitment to residents' dignity and independence, ensuring a respectful and fulfilling care experience.
Being part of a larger vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' in a growing network of luxury care homes.
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant for their facility in Wandsworth Common. The role involves delivering high standards of personal care to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence, and actively participating in the care team. Key responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risk areas, and maintaining a courteous and respectful demeanor towards residents and visitors.

Candidates do not need prior experience, as a comprehensive induction and training program will be provided. Successful applicants should embody values of caring, support, honesty, and respect, while demonstrating effective communication skills and flexibility to adapt to changing responsibilities. Avery Healthcare emphasises a supportive work environment, aiming to create meaningful lives for both residents and team members within their luxury elderly care homes.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives daily through compassion and dedication.
Supportive and caring work environment that values respect, compassion, and teamwork.
Access to thorough induction and ongoing training programs to enhance your skills and confidence.
A close-knit team culture that celebrates and recognises the hard work of its employees.
Flexibility in responsibilities, allowing for personal growth and adaptation to various roles.
Commitment to residents' dignity and independence, ensuring a respectful and fulfilling care experience.
Being part of a larger vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' in a growing network of luxury care homes.

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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