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Care Assistant - BankNHS

Purley, CR8 2LF Bank £12.50 to £12.75
Posted 31 October 2026 Closing date 23 November 2026
Checked 8 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 23 days · 23 Nov 2026
Purley Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Wandle Park Tram Stop (2.3 miles, direct) Redhill Bus Station (7.2 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 at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. 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 inclu

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we put a strong emphasis on supporting the individuals who are tasked with taking care of our residents. Our team members work diligently, and we aim to celebrate and support them consistently. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to positively impact residents' lives daily. Your commitment and passion make a significant difference, and we aim to nurture your growth in a supportive and caring environment with various opportunities for development. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are now seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated person to join our award-winning team as a Care Assistant at Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Your role will primarily focus on providing high standards of personal care while ensuring the continuity of services for our residents. Other duties include assisting residents with personal hygiene, recognizing and understanding clinical risks, and maintaining a courteous approach towards residents and visitors.

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 Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley, Surrey. 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 not only one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes but also a workplace where individuals love to work. Our belief is that the latter years of life should be enriching, similar to any other stage. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both our residents and staff. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we provide exceptional care across our expansive network of more than 100 homes. We constantly strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered each day. By joining our team, you'll discover why Avery is a preferred choice for both residents and team members. We take pride in supporting those who care for others and are passionate about fostering a fulfilling workplace environment for all.

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