Care Assistant

Akari Care Limited; Stanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Scotland seeks a Care Assistant to maintain resident wellbeing through outstanding care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living and providing support in personal care and meals. The ideal candidate will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, flexible working patterns, and various recognition schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Wage stream app access

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

Fully funded training

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature that enjoys supporting others.
• Good communication skills for building relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• Provide support in meals and companionship.
• Maintain a respectful environment for residents.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Flexibility and adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Package Description

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

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

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 hadn’t guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

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