Care Assistant

Akari Care Limited; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England is looking for a Care Assistant to maintain the well-being of residents through outstanding care. This role involves assisting with daily activities such as personal care and meals while creating a respectful environment. The ideal candidate should be kind, caring, and able to work well in a team. Offers include a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour, flexible working hours, and various benefits including funded training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Employer pension contribution

Wage stream access

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with their daily living needs including personal care and meals.
• Collaborate with team members to provide personalized care and support.
• Create a respectful environment where residents can maintain their individuality.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a vital role in maintaining the well-being of our residents by providing outstanding care, working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will be kind, caring, and committed to creating an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives.

Main duties of the job

The Care Assistant role involves assisting our residents with their daily living needs, which could include helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them. You will work closely with the team to make a difference for our residents, respecting their individual choices and providing personalized care and support.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of residential and nursing care services, dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered care to our residents. We are committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where our residents can thrive.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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.

Youll 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

Whats in it for you

A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour

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 hadnt guessed, our values are:

Kind

Caring

Community

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

AKSCA

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.