Care Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

3% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Wage stream access

DBS costs paid

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, personal care and engaging activities. You will work as part of a caring team, ensuring residents are valued, respected, and can maintain their individuality and dignity.

We offer flexible working hours, competitive salary, enhanced DBS costs paid, and fully funded training and development to help you grow within a warm, supportive community.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature with passion for supporting others.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable persona and respect for residents.
• Team player who values residents' individuality and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, including personal care and meals.
• Spend time with residents and provide companionship.
• Support residents in activities and mobility as required.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Respectful approach

Job 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, 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

About the company

Akari Care is a company dedicated to providing excellent care for its residents. The organisation fosters a community environment where everyone is respected, and it values collaboration among its team members to ensure the wellbeing of its residents. Akari Care focuses on maintaining an environment in which residents are valued, respected, and able to retain their individuality and dignity while leading fulfilled lives. The company offers flexible working hours, competitive salaries, recognition schemes, and fosters a warm and engaging community, providing fully funded training and development for its staff.

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

Our values

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community