Care Assistant

Akari-Care; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Flexible hours

Wage stream access

Retail discounts

DBS check paid

28 days annual leave

Training & development

Community environment

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care, meals, and social activities. You will work with the team to promote dignity, individuality and wellbeing, delivering kind and patient care in a respectful environment.

We value teamwork, good communication, flexibility, and a warm, engaging personality. Full training and DBS check costs are covered, with Pension contribution and flexible hours to suit your needs.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, supports others and works in a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable persona and respectful interactions.
• Treat others as you would want to be treated.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• Support meals and engage residents in activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues and Akari Care team to deliver care.
• Respect residents' choices and dignity while providing support.
• Create a kind, patient, and supportive environment.

Skills

Kind & caring

Communication

Flexibility

Approachable

Respectful

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.

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