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Care Assistant - NightsNHS

Rugeley, WS15 2EJ Permanent £12.72
Posted 15 October 2026 Closing date 5 November 2026
Checked 19 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes tomorrow · 5 Nov 2026
Rugeley Town Rail Station (0.2 miles, direct) Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro) (14.1 miles, direct) Transport Hub (6.7 miles, direct)

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 - Nights at Horse Fair Care Home in Rugeley. 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 resp

Main duties of the job

The Care Assistant - Nights at Avery Healthcare plays a crucial role in providing high standards of personal care to residents. In this role, you will support residents in personal hygiene care while ensuring their dignity, independence, and respect. Additionally, you will identify and understand clinical risks, such as weight loss or signs of infection, and communicate them in a timely manner. Successful candidates will be courteous towards residents and their visitors, follow safe systems of work, and exhibit attributes such as adaptability, flexibility, and excellent communication skills. A thorough induction and training program will be provided, making experience optional. A DBS Disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are mandatory for the role. Avery Healthcare is renowned for fostering a caring and supportive work environment with growth opportunities in a culture that values respect and compassion.

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 - Nights at Horse Fair Care Home in Rugeley. 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 a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The organization is committed to enriching the lives of its residents and employees alike, a commitment that is reflected in its vision of "creating meaningful lives together." With a network of over 100 care homes, Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care, empowering its employees in a supportive and inspiring environment. Team members experience a collaborative work atmosphere that nurtures their professional development. Avery Healthcare is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for everyone, making it the preferred choice for residents and staff. The organization's focus on exceptional care, respect, and compassion positions it as a prominent leader in elderly care services.

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