Care Assistant - Days

Akari Care Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Care Assistant to join their team. You'll play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care, supporting daily activities, and working in a collaborative team environment. A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour is offered, along with flexibility in working hours, training support, and a respectful community atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Welfare and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Enjoys supporting others and working in a team.
• Able to build relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Adapt to changes at short notice while maintaining care standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide personal care and support to enhance wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to meet individual needs.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Warm and approachable persona

Respect for others

Job description

Overview

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.

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

AKSCA