Care Assistant - Bank

Akari Care Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 3%

Flexible hours

Wage access app

Recognition & referral programs

Uniform provided • DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Training & development

Well-being support

Retail discounts

Job summary

At Akari Care Limited in Newcastle, we are seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care, meals, and companionship, helping each person maintain their individuality and dignity.

You will work in a collaborative, caring environment with flexible hours, uniform provided, and access to development opportunities as part of a supportive team committed to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team.
• Good communication skills and able to build relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

Responsibilities

• You will assist residents with daily living, including personal care and meals.
• You will spend time with residents and support their wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the Akari Care team to provide personalised care.
• You will adapt to changing needs and participate in care planning.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Respectful and empathetic

Job description

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind and caring and committed to maintaining an environment in which our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

You will assist our residents with daily living. Every day is different and could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support.

About you

Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team

Good communication skills and able to build relationships

Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice

Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What is in it for you.

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours and patterns

We offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

An engaging community environment where everyone is respected

Welfare and well-being support

Whether you are an experienced carer or are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are:

Kind

Caring

Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.