Care Assistant

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for its residents and employees. We are 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.

Shift details & HoursPackage Description:

Full‐time: 4 days × 35 hours per week, 07:00 – 14:30 or 14:00 – 21:30.

Part‐time: 07:00 – 14:30 and 14:00 – 21:30 (available).

Weekend only: Saturdays and Sundays.

Job ResponsibilitiesYour focus will be to deliver high standards of personal care, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity of services to residents.

Assisting residents in all personal hygiene care, ensuring optimum independence, dignity and respect of individuals at all times.

Recognising and understanding clinical risk areas such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, signs of infections, and escalating 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 tasks.

Required Skills & Qualities

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards residents and other people in the home.

Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team members.

Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Qualifications

Have the ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate initiative and respect towards residents, be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions, and be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Disclosure & Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Other Requirements

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This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Borehamwood

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English