Care Assistant - Bank

Akari Care; Chestfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage stream app

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Employer pension contribution 3%

Fully funded training and development

Retail discounts

Welfare and well-being support

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and personal care, fostering a kind and respectful environment. You will collaborate with the Akari Care team to ensure each resident retains their dignity and individuality, while providing companionship and practical support to improve overall wellbeing.

We value warmth, reliability and a proactive attitude, with opportunities for fully funded training, flexible hours and a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, enjoys supporting others and teamwork.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone and treat others as you would like to be treated.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, including personal care and meals.
• Spend time with residents and provide companionship to support wellbeing.

Skills

Kind and caring

Good communication

Team player

Flexible

Respectful

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.

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.