Care Assistant - Days

Integrated Care System; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in England is seeking a Care Assistant who is kind and caring, dedicated to providing personal and respectful care. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities, fostering a positive environment, and embracing core values of kindness, community, and respect. The position offers a competitive hourly salary, flexible working hours, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £12.70 per hour

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours and patterns

Recognition schemes and referral rewards

Uniform and DBS check costs covered

28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Fully funded training and development

Welfare and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; kind and caring nature essential.
• Good communication and flexibility required.
• Engaging personality needed for interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, personal care, and meals.
• Create an environment where residents are valued and respected.
• Support residents in a kind and caring manner.

Skills

Good communication skills

Relationship-building ability

Flexibility

Kindness

Caring nature

Engaging personality

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

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. We respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support.

About us

Akari Care values being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused, aiming to provide compassionate care within local communities across England and Wales.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

As a Care Assistant, you will be kind, caring, and committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and maintain their dignity. You will support residents with daily activities, including personal care and meals, and spend quality time with them.

Whether experienced or new to care, we seek colleagues who can make a positive difference. Our core values are:

Kind, Caring, Community.

If you share these values, we would love to hear from you.

About you

• Kind, caring, and enjoys supporting others in a team environment.
• Good communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging personality.
• Respectful towards others, treating them as you wish 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, referral rewards, and retail discounts.
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
• 28 days annual leave (full-time equivalent, including Bank Holidays).
• Fully funded training and development.
• A respectful community environment.
• Welfare and wellbeing support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an engaging personality are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.