Care Assistant - Nights

Akari-Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 3%

Flexible working hours and patterns

Discounts for retail

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Job summary

Akari Care is recruiting a Care Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne to support residents with daily living, personal care and meals, while promoting dignity and individual choice. You will connect with residents and colleagues to provide warm, respectful care in a supportive team environment.

We value kindness, teamwork and flexibility. Benefits include DBS cost coverage, uniform provided, 28 days leave, pension contributions and ongoing training in a welcoming community setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, personal care and mobility as needed.
• Support residents with meals and social activities to promote wellbeing.
• Work in partnership with colleagues to deliver consistent, person-centred care.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Respect for residents

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. 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.

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 hadn’t guessed, our values are:

• Kind
• Caring
• CommunIty

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

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

• 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

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