Care Assistant

Akari Care Limited; Parbold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional care provider in Parbold is seeking a part-time Care Assistant. The role involves providing outstanding care and support to residents, maintaining their wellbeing, and promoting a respectful living environment. Ideal candidates will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and be flexible in their approach. The position offers a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour along with benefits like a pension, annual leave, and fully funded training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Access to retail discounts

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but effective communication and caring nature essential.
• Experience in care roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal care and meals.
• Maintain a respectful environment where residents feel valued and supported.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

This is a part-time role as a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Parbold, working a 5pm-9pm shift. The role involves maintaining the wellbeing of residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively with colleagues. The successful candidate will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with residents.

Main duties of the job

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, which could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them.

About us

Akari Care is a care home provider that aims to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for its residents. The company values personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented care.

Job responsibilities

About the 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 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

Whats 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 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 hadnt guessed, our values are:

Kind

Caring

Community

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

AKSCA

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with residents are essential.

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.