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Care AssistantinEastbourneinEastbournePUBLISHED 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 through compassionate care.
Supportive and rewarding environment with a commitment to helping employees grow and develop their careers.
Thorough induction and training program provided to ensure confidence in the role, even for those without prior experience.
Close-knit team culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
Emphasis on maintaining residents' dignity and individuality, fostering a respectful atmosphere.
Ability to recognize and escalate clinical risks, allowing for proactive involvement in residents' health and well-being.
Flexibility in responsibilities, offering the chance to adapt to various tasks and challenges in a dynamic care setting.
Join our award-winning team at Avery Healthcare in beautiful Eastbourne, where we believe in creating meaningful lives together for both our residents and our dedicated staff. As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of elderly residents, while working in a supportive and nurturing environment that celebrates compassion and respect. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this role offers you the chance to deliver high standards of personal care, ensuring residents’ dignity and individuality are always at the forefront.

No experience? No problem! At Avery, we provide comprehensive induction and training to help you thrive in your new role. We’re seeking warm-hearted individuals who communicate easily and can adapt to the varying demands of care. Join us and become part of a close-knit team that values your contribution and supports your growth and development. Discover the rewarding experience of working in a sector where every day brings the opportunity to impact lives positively. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives every day through compassionate care.
Supportive and rewarding environment with a commitment to helping employees grow and develop their careers.
Thorough induction and training program provided to ensure confidence in the role, even for those without prior experience.
Close-knit team culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
Emphasis on maintaining residents' dignity and individuality, fostering a respectful atmosphere.
Ability to recognize and escalate clinical risks, allowing for proactive involvement in residents' health and well-being.
Flexibility in responsibilities, offering the chance to adapt to various tasks and challenges in a dynamic care setting.

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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