Care Assistant - Bank

Akari Care Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Tees Valley is hiring a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and ensure their wellbeing. The ideal candidate will exhibit a kind, caring nature and can adapt to changes. This role includes competitive pay of £12.70 per hour, pension contributions, flexible hours, and comprehensive training. Join a team that values respect and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Welfare support

Qualifications

• Enjoys supporting others and working in a team.
• Able to build relationships with residents.
• Adapts to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Maintain an environment respecting residents' individuality and dignity.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Respectful attitude

Job description

Overview

Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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’ll 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.

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 hadn’t guessed, our values are:

· PersonAlised

· Kind

· CAring

· TRusted

· CommunIty

If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and provide support with personal care, meals, or spending time with them.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team.
• Maintain an environment in which residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

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’s in it for you

• A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• 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 wellbeing support