Care Assistant

Akari-Care; Trefriw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 3%

Flexible hours

Wage Stream access

Discounts

DBS costs paid

28 days leave

Training & development

Uniform provided

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, personal care and companionship, within our Welsh community. You will join a friendly team and help create a safe, respectful environment where residents retain their individuality.

We value kindness, teamwork and flexibility. Benefits include pension contributions, flexible hours, access to Wage Stream, DBS paid, 28 days leave, uniform, training and a supportive, engaging workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or a willingness to start a career in care.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents and colleagues.
• Reliable team player with a compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Help with meals and personal care.
• Offer companionship and engage residents in meaningful activities.
• Work as part of a collaborative Akari Care team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Kind and caring

Good communication

Team player

Flexible

Respectful

Job description

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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.

• 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.