Care Assistant - Bank

Akari Care Limited; North Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 3%

Flexible working hours

Wage stream access

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided & DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Welfare and well-being support

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals, and companionship. You will work as part of a friendly team, delivering care that respects each resident's dignity and individuality.

We value kindness, good communication, flexibility, and a warm, engaging manner. Benefits include pension contributions, flexible hours, DBS costs paid, 28 days annual leave, and funded training to help you grow in your role.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, enjoys supporting others and working in a team.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable and engaging personality.
• Respect for residents and colleagues at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Support residents with meals and engage in meaningful activities.
• Provide companionship and monitor wellbeing in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Kind and caring

Good communication

Team player

Flexible

Respectful demeanor

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.