Care Assistant

Akari Care; Gateshead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Akari Care is hiring a Care Assistant to maintain the wellbeing of residents by providing outstanding care. The role involves assisting with daily living activities and fostering a respectful environment where residents can thrive. Ideal candidates are kind, caring, and possess good communication skills, contributing to a positive community atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Access to Wage Stream app

Recognition schemes and retail discounts

Uniform provided

DBS check costs covered

28 days of annual leave

Fully funded training and development opportunities

Welfare and well-being support

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, enjoys supporting others.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Help with personal care, meals, and spending quality time.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Flexible and adaptable

Warm personality

Job description

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Care Assistant 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, caring, and committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

You will assist residents with daily living activities. Each day may include helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with them. We aim to respect their individual choices by providing personalized care and support.

About You

• Kind and caring nature, enjoys supporting others, and works well in a team
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging personality
• Respectful to everyone, treating others as you would like to be treated

What’s in It for You

• A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Access to Wage Stream app for early access to a portion of your pay
• Recognition schemes, referral rewards, and retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs covered
• 28 days of annual leave (full-time equivalent, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• A respectful and engaging community environment
• Welfare and well-being support

Whether you are an experienced carer or starting a career in care, we welcome colleagues who can make a difference for our residents at Akari Care. Our core values are:

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