Care Assistant - Nights

Akari Care Limited; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 3%

Flexible working hours and patterns

Recognition schemes and referral Scheu

Uniform provided and DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Engaging community environment

Welfare and wellbeing support

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living in our local English care settings. You will work closely with colleagues to provide personalised care, helping with personal care, meals, and companionship to enhance wellbeing and dignity.

The role offers flexible hours, a 3% employer pension contribution, uniform and DBS costs covered, and access to training and development within a supportive community that values kindness and respect for

Qualifications

• Kind, caring nature and enjoys supporting others.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable persona.
• Respect everyone and treat others as you would like to be treated.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living.
• Help with personal care and meals.
• Spend time with residents to support wellbeing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide personalised care.

Skills

Kind and caring

Communication skills

Flexibility

Warm and engaging

Respect for others

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
• Welfare and wellbeing support