Care Assistant

Akari Care; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution 3%

Flexible working hours and patterns

Wage stream - access to pay as you go

Recognition schemes & retail discounts

Uniform provided & DBS check costs

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training & development

Engaging community environment

Welfare and well-being support

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, personal care, and companionship. You will work as part of a friendly team to ensure wellbeing, respect, and dignity for every resident.

We value personalised care, teamwork, and a warm, engaging approach. The role includes a 44-hour week over 4 days with alternate weekends, a competitive salary and benefits such as pension contributions, DBS paid, and training for development.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature suitable for supporting residents.
• Good communication and ability to build relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Respect residents and maintain dignity at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks such as personal care and meals.
• Provide companionship and engage residents to support wellbeing.
• Work with the Akari Care team to deliver personalised care and support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Good communication

Flexible

Dignity & respect

Job description

44 Hours per week over 4 days including alternate weekends

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, 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.

• A competitive salary
• 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 had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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