Where will caring take you?
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Why should you join our team of care superheroes?
We know that caring is a challenging and rewarding career. Our aim is to provide a compassionate, caring service to our clients, and a fulfilling, supportive work environment for our staff.
Some of the AvaCare benefits include:
- Mileage allowance paid at 45p per mile
- Ability to gain industry qualifications
- Full induction process
- Ongoing training and support
- Full uniform
- Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
- Career progression
What is a Care Assistant?
Care Assistants support people with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility and meal preparation.
Care Assistants can work in care homes, people’s own homes or in the community, and can support lots of different people including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia and other mental health conditions.
What might the role involve?
Your role might involve:
- Supporting people with social and physical activities
- Accompanying people to appointments
- Helping with personal care such as showering and dressing
- Assisting people with eating and drinking
What skills do I need?
Everyone working as a Care Assistant needs a good standard of English, as well as numeracy and digital skills. You will need to be a self-starter, as well as able to work as part of a team.
Additional skills required to be a Care Assistant include:
Personal and professional organisational skills
Excellent listening and communication skills
The ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
Good writing skills to fill in care plans