Care Assistant Days

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

Job summary

A care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Whitley Bay to provide outstanding care and support to residents. The role requires a caring nature, good communication skills, and the flexibility to adapt to changes. Job benefits include a competitive salary and various perks, focusing on enhancing resident wellbeing. This role is ideal for those who align with the provider's values of kindness and community.

Benefits

£12.70 per hour

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Access to Wage stream app

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature is essential.
• Good communication skills and flexibility to adapt to changes are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• Provide outstanding support to residents, ensuring their dignity and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a warm environment.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

This is a temporary role as a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Whitley Bay. The role involves providing outstanding care and support to the residents, working collaboratively with the team to ensure the residents' wellbeing, dignity, and fulfillment. The successful candidate will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes.

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 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, including helping with personal care, meals, and spending time with them.

About us

Akari Care is a care provider that operates several care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care to their residents, and creating a warm and welcoming environment where they can thrive.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role

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.

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
• We offer Wage stream - an app allowing you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• 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 well-being 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.

AKHCA

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but the successful candidate should have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes.

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.