Care Assistant

NHS; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in North Shields is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide outstanding personalized care to residents. You will assist in daily living activities while ensuring a warm and respectful environment. Strong communication skills and a kind personality are vital. This role offers competitive pay of £12.70 per hour, flexible working hours, and a supportive community. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Wage stream access

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature is essential.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work flexibly are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide personalized care and support.
• Create an engaging, respectful community.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Engaging persona

Job description

Job summary: 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. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include assisting residents with personal care, meals, and engaging them in activities to enhance their quality of life.

Main duties of the job: The Care Assistant role at Akari Care involves providing personalized care and support to our residents. You will help with daily living activities, ensuring the residents' individual needs and preferences are met. Your kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and adaptability will be essential in this role. You will work as part of a team to create a warm, engaging, and respectful community for our residents.

About us

Akari Care is a care provider committed to delivering exceptional care and support to the residents in its care homes. The organization values personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused approaches in providing care. Akari Care strives to create an environment where residents can maintain their individuality, dignity, and lead fulfilling lives.

Job responsibilities

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.

You'll 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's 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 you access 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and a willingness to work flexibly and adapt to changes are essential for this role.

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.