Care Assistant

Akari Care; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the North East is seeking a Care Assistant to maintain the wellbeing of residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and providing personalized care. Ideal candidates are kind, caring, and possess good communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.70, flexible hours, and full training opportunities, creating an engaging community environment for all.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution of 3%

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, enjoys supporting others and working in a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide personalized care and support.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

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About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through 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, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, which may include personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them.
• Provide personalized care and support, respecting individual choices.

About you

• Kind and caring nature, enjoys supporting others and working 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 towards others, treating them as you would like to be treated.

What’s in it for you

• 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 annual leave (including Bank Holidays, based on full-time hours).
• Fully funded training and development opportunities.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected.
• Welfare and well-being support.

Join us

Whether you are an experienced carer or starting your career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents. Our values are:

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