Care Assistant - Days

NHS; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Care Assistant to support resident well-being through personalized care. Duties include assisting with daily living and fostering a respectful environment. This role welcomes individuals who embody kindness and effective communication skills, ensuring every resident feels valued.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £12.70 per hour

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Recognition schemes and retail discounts

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Fully funded training and development

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature essential.
• Good communication skills to build relationships.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• Support meals and spend quality time with them.
• Collaborate with colleagues for outstanding care.

Skills

Kindness

Caring

Good communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

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. Working together to make a difference for our residents, we will respect their individual choices by providing personalised care and support.

About us

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are looking for kind and caring individuals who can make a difference for their residents.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

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, caring, and committed to maintaining an environment where our residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives.

You will assist residents with daily living, including personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them. Whether you are experienced or starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference. Our core values are:

• Kind
• Caring
• Community

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

About you

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

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 retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (full-time equivalent, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Supportive community environment and wellbeing support

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and flexibility are essential.

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.