Care Assistant - Nights

Job summary

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 - Nights at Acacia Mews Care Home in Hatfield. 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 services to residents. Other responsibilities will include: Assisting residents in all their personal hygiene care ensuring opt

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, the focus is on supporting and celebrating those who care for residents, acknowledging their hard work. As a part of the team, you'll positively impact residents' lives with compassion and dedication. Avery promotes growth in a supportive setting, offering learning and development opportunities, fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care. The role of a Care Assistant - Nights at Acacia Mews Care Home involves delivering high personal care standards, aiding residents in personal hygiene while ensuring dignity and independence. Responsibilities also include identifying and reporting clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls, or infections, as well as practicing safe work systems. Candidates must effectively communicate, respect residents, be adaptable and flexible. No prior experience is required due to a comprehensive induction and training program. A DBS Disclosure check and proof of UK work eligibility are mandatory. The advert may be withdrawn before the deadline based on application volume and business needs.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, focusing on creating a supportive environment for both residents and employees. With over 100 homes in its growing network, Avery prioritizes making the later years of life meaningful and enriching, ensuring exceptional care and experiences for all. The company values caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable qualities in its team members. Employees are encouraged to thrive in an environment that celebrates respect, compassion, and dedication, promoting a sense of community and shared commitment to providing exceptional care. Avery's commitment extends beyond the residents to its team, providing continuous learning and developing opportunities to help them grow in their careers. The organisation prides itself on its vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' striving to ensure employees feel valued and empowered daily, making it a preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

• Date posted: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.25 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1529457900
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Hatfield, AL10 0DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: 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 - Nights at Acacia Mews Care Home in Hatfield. 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 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

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

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.