Care Assistant

Akari-Care; Parbold; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% employer pension

Flexible working hours

Wage stream access

Referral schemes

Uniform provided

DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Akari Care in England is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, and personal care in a warm, respectful environment.

You will work closely with colleagues to deliver personalised care, uphold residents' dignity, and contribute to a community where every individual is valued.

We value kindness, teamwork and flexible hours, with full training and DBS costs covered.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature with a passion for supporting others.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
• Respect for residents and colleagues at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support meals and social activities to enhance wellbeing.
• Collaborate with team and Akari Care staff to deliver excellent care.

Skills

Kind and caring

Good communication

Team player

Flexible

Respectful & empathetic

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.