Care Assistant

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 Westbourne Tower Care Home in Bournemouth. 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, your role will be centered around supporting residents at Westbourne Tower Care Home in Bournemouth. This is a fulfilling opportunity where you'll make a significant impact on residents' lives daily. Responsibilities include delivering personal care while maintaining dignity and respect for residents, identifying and managing clinical risks, including weight loss or risk of falls, and ensuring a courteous approach towards residents and visitors. Experience is not mandatory as Avery provides a comprehensive induction and training program. Candidates should embody caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable values and have effective communication skills, initiative, and adaptability.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, focusing on creating enriching experiences for both residents and team members. They are committed to offering exceptional care in a supportive environment that empowers employees. Avery's philosophy revolves around 'creating meaningful lives together,' evident in their over 100 homes across the country. They emphasize values of respect and compassion, ensuring an inspiring workplace where staff feel valued. Avery provides comprehensive training and support to foster career growth among its employees, making it a preferred choice for both residents and staff.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.20 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1522414783
• Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Bournemouth, BH4 9DR, 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 Westbourne Tower Care Home in Bournemouth. 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.