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 Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. 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.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare to join our team at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. This role involves delivering high standards of personal care and ensuring continuity of services for our residents, making a positive impact in their daily lives. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal hygiene, recognizing clinical risks, and practicing safe work systems. Our ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, demonstrate initiative, and be respectful toward residents. No prior experience is necessary as a comprehensive induction and training program will be provided. You must be adaptive, flexible, and ready to take on various responsibilities as needed. This position requires a DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be covered by Avery Healthcare, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
About us
Avery Healthcare is dedicated to supporting individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care. We are one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, and we take pride in offering a supportive and inspiring environment for both residents and our team members. With over 100 homes in our growing network, our vision is to create meaningful lives together, providing enrichment for our residents in their later years. We foster a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to high-quality care. Joining Avery Healthcare means being part of a close-knit team that feels valued and empowered every day. Experience why Avery Healthcare is the preferred choice for both residents and employees.
Details
- Date posted: 01 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.75 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1522395344
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Leicester, LE2 8PP, 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 at Lady Jane Court Care Home in Leicester. 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate initiative and respect for residents and others in the home. Must be an efficient worker capable of carrying instructions and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
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