Care Assistant in Reading Road inReading Road PUBLISHED SAT 8 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. rU0DtSVz
Job description
Full induction and training — no experience required, ideal for returners or career changers.
Avery pays your DBS check — removes upfront cost and speeds up getting started.
12‑hour shifts (8am–8pm) mean longer blocks off, helping with childcare and school‑run planning.
Permanent, full‑time role with a clear pay rate of £12.30/hr — steady income for families.
Part of Avery, one of the UK’s largest luxury care groups (100+ homes) — real chances to progress.
Award‑winning, respectful team culture — supportive environment where carers are valued.
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd., Reading Road (GU14), is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to provide hands‑on personal care in one of the company’s luxury elderly homes. This permanent, full‑time role pays £12.30 per hour and follows an 8am–8pm rota across three shifts over seven days, including every other weekend. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include supporting residents with personal hygiene while promoting independence and dignity, recognising and escalating clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls or signs of infection, and practising safe systems of work to ensure continuity of care. No prior experience is required — Avery offers a thorough induction and ongoing training programme — so strong communication, flexibility and a respectful manner are the key things you’ll bring.
This opportunity will particularly appeal to women carers and compassionate candidates who want a supportive, respectful workplace with clear development pathways across Avery’s network of over 100 homes. Avery values people who are caring, reliable and accountable; the employer will cover the cost of your DBS check and you must be able to show eligibility to work in the UK. You can find and apply for this role via jobsincare.com — please click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert to submit your application.
This opportunity will particularly appeal to women carers and compassionate candidates who want a supportive, respectful workplace with clear development pathways across Avery’s network of over 100 homes. Avery values people who are caring, reliable and accountable; the employer will cover the cost of your DBS check and you must be able to show eligibility to work in the UK. You can find and apply for this role via jobsincare.com — please click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert to submit your application.
Full induction and training — no experience required, ideal for returners or career changers.
Avery pays your DBS check — removes upfront cost and speeds up getting started.
12‑hour shifts (8am–8pm) mean longer blocks off, helping with childcare and school‑run planning.
Permanent, full‑time role with a clear pay rate of £12.30/hr — steady income for families.
Part of Avery, one of the UK’s largest luxury care groups (100+ homes) — real chances to progress.
Award‑winning, respectful team culture — supportive environment where carers are valued.
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Full induction and training — no experience required, ideal for returners or career changers.; Avery pays your DBS check — removes upfront cost and speeds up getting started.; 12‑hour shifts (8am–8pm) mean longer blocks off, helping with childcare and school‑run planning.; Permanent, full‑time role with a clear pay rate of £12.30/hr — steady income for families.; Part of Avery: one of the UK’s largest luxury care groups (100+ homes) — real chances to progress.; Award‑winning, respectful team culture — supportive environment where carers are valued.
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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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