Care Assistant

Akari-Care; Yarm; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 3%

Flexible working hours

Wage stream access

Recognition schemes and retail-disount

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living tasks, personal care and meals, while promoting dignity and individuality. You will work closely with the team to provide personalised care and meaningful interactions that enhance residents' wellbeing.

You will join a values-driven environment where kindness, care and community are at the forefront, with DBS costs covered, uniform provided, and access to training and development.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature with team spirit.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes on short notice.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
• Respectful attitude toward others.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks including personal care and meals.
• Provide companionship and engagement to residents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver personalised care.

Skills

Kind and caring

Communication skills

Flexibility

Warm personality

Respect others

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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