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Care Assistant - NightsinAignan WayinAignan WayPUBLISHED MON 3 FEB 2025

 PERMANENT NIGHTS

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives through compassionate care.
Comprehensive induction and training program to build confidence in the role, even for those without prior experience.
Supportive working environment with a focus on team collaboration and respect for colleagues and residents.
Flexible working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance, especially for night shifts.
Competitive package and benefits, valuing the hard work and dedication of team members.
Emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities within the organisation.
A culture centered around values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.
The role of "Care Assistant - Nights" at Aignan Way with Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. focuses on providing high-quality personal care to residents and collaborating with the care team to maintain continuity of services. The position emphasises the company's core values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risks, and ensuring that residents' dignity and individuality are upheld. The company offers a comprehensive induction and training program to newcomers, highlighting the importance of a compassionate and dedicated approach to care.

Avery Healthcare is committed to fostering a supportive work environment, celebrating the contributions of its staff while also encouraging personal and professional growth. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills, respect for residents, and flexibility in their approach to work. The role requires a DBS Disclosure check, and Avery Healthcare covers the associated costs. Overall, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents within a collaborative and enriching setting.
Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives through compassionate care.
Comprehensive induction and training program to build confidence in the role, even for those without prior experience.
Supportive working environment with a focus on team collaboration and respect for colleagues and residents.
Flexible working hours, allowing for a better work-life balance, especially for night shifts.
Competitive package and benefits, valuing the hard work and dedication of team members.
Emphasis on professional development and growth opportunities within the organisation.
A culture centered around values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

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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