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 Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. 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 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
The Care Assistant position at Avery Healthcare is an opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of residents daily. The role emphasizes continuous personal care, maintaining high standards while respecting the dignity of residents. Successful candidates will work as part of a dedicated team at Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market, assisting residents in personal hygiene and recognizing clinical risks. The role requires no previous experience as comprehensive training is provided. Candidates should exhibit strong communication skills, initiative, and flexibility in covering various responsibilities.
About us
Avery Healthcare is recognized as one of the UK's leading providers of luxurious elderly care homes. The organization passionately believes that later years should be enriching and meaningful. Guided by the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery Healthcare is dedicated to offering exceptional care in over 100 locations, fostering a supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered daily. The commitment to quality care and employee well-being makes Avery a preferred choice among residents and staff, underlining its reputation for excellence within the care industry.
Details
- Date posted: 16 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.72 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1517330286
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Downham Market, PE38 9LJ, 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 Carrstone House Care Home in Downham Market. 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
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 is essential. Candidates should demonstrate initiative, respect towards residents, and readiness to adapt to various responsibilities.
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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 £12.72 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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