Job summary
Package Description: Shift Details: 20:00 PM - 08:00 AM 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 Waterhouse Manor Care Home in Peterborough. I. 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 responsibil
Main duties of the job
The role of Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare involves delivering high standards of personal care and supporting the care team to ensure continuity of services for residents. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene while maintaining independence and dignity, recognizing clinical risk areas, and escalating identified risks. Candidates should demonstrate initiative, respect residents and co-workers, and be adaptable to cover various responsibilities at short notice. Experience isn't required, as thorough induction and training are provided. The role also requires a DBS Disclosure check and proof of UK work eligibility.
About us
Avery Healthcare is among the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They emphasize creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members, fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment. Avery Healthcare values respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care, providing opportunities for learning and career development in over 100 homes. The organization's vision is 'creating meaningful lives together,' making it a preferred choice for both residents seeking care and employees pursuing a fulfilling career in the care sector.
Details
- Date posted: 29 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.71 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1522261428
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 20:00 PM - 08:00 AM
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
- The ideal candidate must communicate effectively, demonstrate initiative, be respectful towards residents, work efficiently while carrying out instructions from team members, and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
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This advert is for Care Assistant - Nights with Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Knowle, Midlands, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £12.71 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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