Care Assistant - Nights


Location
Winchester, England
Salary
£13.30
Profession
Care support worker
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
26 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

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Essential

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  • Qualifications

    The ideal candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, demonstrate initiative, be respectful towards residents and others, be an efficient worker, and be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice. While experience is not required, applicants should align with Avery's values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable. A thorough induction and training program are provided to ensure confidence in the role.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

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 at Winchester Heights Care Home in Hampshire. 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.

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. 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 supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our 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 at Winchester Heights Care Home. Your focus will be to deliver high standards of personal care, and other responsibilities include assisting residents in personal hygiene care, recognizing and understanding clinical risk areas in residents, practicing safe systems of work across tasks, and acting courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting dignity and individuality. Experience is not required as a thorough induction and training program is offered.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. Our aim is to support the people who care for our residents, ensuring their later years are enriching and meaningful. Our team is passionate about creating exceptional experiences for both our residents and employees. At Avery, we believe that our teams work hard and deserve to be celebrated and supported. We emphasize a culture of respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to providing outstanding care. We create a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery's vision of "creating meaningful lives together" underpins our work across a network of over 100 homes. This dedication ensures Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike, as we continue to expand and enhance our services.

Details

  • Date posted: 26 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.30 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1542141775
  • Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Winchester, SO22 5JH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 1900 pm to 07: 15 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.

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