Care Assistant

Akari Care Limited; North Shields; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 3%

Flexible working hours

Wage Stream access

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in our community. You will help with daily living, assist with personal care and meals, and spend time with residents to promote dignity and independence.

We value kindness, teamwork and clear communication. You will work flexibly to meet residents' needs, participate in training, and enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for development and recognised effort.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature with enjoyment in supporting others and teamwork.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable and engaging persona; respectful to all.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide personal care and meals support.
• Spend time with residents to enhance wellbeing and dignity.

Skills

Kind and caring

Communication skills

Team player

Flexible

Warm personality

Respect

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.