Care Assistant

Akari-Care; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 3%

Flexible working hours

Wage Stream access

Referral schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check paid

28 days annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support residents and maintain their wellbeing through respectful, person-centred care. You will assist with daily living, meals and activities, working with colleagues to create a safe, welcoming environment where residents retain dignity and independence.

We value kindness, teamwork and flexibility. Benefits include a 3% employer pension, flexible hours, access to Wage Stream, DBS paid, 28 days leave, uniform provided and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities
• Provide personal care and meals support as needed
• Offer companionship and engage residents to support wellbeing
• Collaborate with care team to maintain quality of life

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.

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