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 Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. 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.
Main duties of the job
The Care Assistant role at Avery Healthcare offers a chance to make a significant impact on residents lives by providing high standards of personal care. In working as part of the care team, the focus will be on maintaining continuity of services to residents. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene care while promoting independence and dignity. Additionally, the role requires recognition and understanding of clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, and signs of infection, with an obligation to escalate any concerns promptly. The job encourages compassion and dedication and is set in a supporting environment that values growth and learning. Avery Healthcare is known for its respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care, offering a supportive workplace with opportunities to develop throughout the career.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, focusing on delivering enriching experiences for residents and staff alike. The organizations philosophy is built around the idea that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, a commitment demonstrated through their vision of "creating meaningful lives together." Avery supports a growing network of over 100 care homes where an environment of respect, compassion, and collaboration fosters meaningful relationships and exceptional care. Employees at Avery feel valued and empowered, enjoying a work culture that supports professional and personal growth. Avery's dedication to providing quality care and supporting its teams has made it a preferred choice for both residents and staff.
Details
- Date posted: 10 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.10 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1525431947
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Elstree, WD6 3RG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm / 2:00 pm to 9:30 pm/ and 7:00 am to 9:30 pm
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
- To be successful in the Care Assistant role, candidates do not require prior experience as Avery Healthcare provides a thorough induction and training program. However, the ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, demonstrate initiative, and respect the dignity and individuality of residents and individuals in the home. The role also requires candidates to be efficient workers, adaptable, and flexible in dealing with a range of responsibilities at short notice.
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This advert is for Care Assistant with Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Knowle, Midlands, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.10 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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