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Care AssistantNHS

Kirkstall, LS5 3ED Permanent £12.75
Posted 8 October 2026 Closing date 29 October 2026
Checked under an hour ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 5 days · 29 Oct 2026
Headingley Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Ingrow West (Keighley & Worth Valley Railway) (12.7 miles, direct) Pudsey Bus Station (2.5 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 Aire View Care Home in Leeds. 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will work closely with the team to provide high standards of personal care to our residents. Your daily responsibilities will include assisting with personal hygiene care, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident, and contributing to the continuous services provided to residents. You will also be expected to recognize clinical risk areas, such as weight loss or the risk of falls, and report them promptly. We are seeking someone warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated, who embodies our values of respect and compassion, and who is committed to delivering exceptional care. Experience is not necessary as we offer a comprehensive training program to build your confidence in your role. This role offers the chance to grow in a supportive environment while making a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

Job description

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 Aire View Care Home in Leeds. 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.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, known for being a place where people love to work. They are committed to enriching the later years of life for their residents, as well as creating a supportive and inspiring environment for their employees. Their vision, 'creating meaningful lives together,' is embodied across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare is dedicated to offering exceptional care, ensuring both residents and staff feel valued and empowered every day. They are passionate about developing a culture centered on respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to service excellence. By joining Avery, employees become part of a close-knit team that thrives on their dedication to creating meaningful experiences for everyone involved.

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