Care Assistant - Days

NHS; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable care provider as a Care Assistant in Gateshead. Play a vital role in supporting residents' wellbeing through personalized care. Ideal for those who are kind and caring, this role offers competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and opportunities for training and development. Make a difference in your community today!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Recognitions schemes and rewards

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, including personal care and meals.
• Maintain wellbeing of residents through outstanding care.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Caring nature

Job description

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

Main duties of the job

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 assist our residents with daily living, which may include helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them. We are committed to respecting their individual choices by providing personalised care and support.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Whether you are experienced or starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference. Our values are:

• Kind
• Caring
• Community

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

About you

• Kind, caring, and enjoys supporting others and working in a team
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respectful and considerate of others

What’s in it for you

• 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 (including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Supportive community environment and wellbeing support

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, warmth, and respect for everyone.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.