Care Assistant - Days

NHS; Blucher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. The role includes providing personal care and support for residents, ensuring their dignity and individuality are respected. Candidates should possess a kind and caring nature, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to adapt to changing situations. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive community environment. Join us in making a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £12.70 per hour

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a kind and caring nature is essential.
• Good communication skills and adaptability are required.
• The role requires a warm and approachable persona.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal care and meals.
• Create a respectful environment where residents are valued.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' well-being.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Warm and engaging persona

Job description

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalized 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.

Main duties of the job

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, which could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. 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 us

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalized nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are committed to providing outstanding care and maintaining an environment where residents are valued, respected, and lead fulfilled lives.

Job responsibilities

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.

Youll 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 hadnt guessed, our values are:

Kind

Caring

CommunIty

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

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

Whats 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the role requires a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm and engaging persona.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.