Job summary
Package Description: Shift Details: 07:00 AM -19: 30 PM or 19:30 PM - 07: 00 AM - DementiaMemory Floor At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant - Bank at Guilford House Care Home in Guilford. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of serv
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant - Bank at Guilford House Care Home, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of personal care to residents. Your role will involve assisting residents with personal hygiene, ensuring dignity and respect, and recognizing clinical risks such as weight loss or infections. You will work as part of a care team to ensure continuity of services and practice safe systems of work. You will be required to act courteously towards residents and visitors and demonstrate a caring attitude at all times. No prior experience is required, as you will undergo a thorough induction and training program to build confidence in your role.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across its network of over 100 homes. Avery is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to care. Avery believes in the enrichment of later life and is passionate about delivering quality experiences for its residents. Working at Avery means being part of a supportive, inspiring environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to deliver top-notch care. Avery is committed to employee growth and providing opportunities for learning.
Details
- Date posted: 25 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.60 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1520741916
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Astolat Way, GU3 1NE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 07:00 AM -19: 30 PM or 19:30 PM - 07: 00 AM - DementiaMemory Floor
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Care Assistant will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.
- Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas in residents such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, sign of infections and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner.
- Acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident.
- Practicing safe systems of work across the range of task.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role.
Our ideal candidate must:
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the residents and other people in the home.
- Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
ABOUT AVERY
Please note this role will require:
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; demonstrate initiative; be respectful and flexible.
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This advert is for Care Assistant - Bank with Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Knowle, Midlands, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.60 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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