Care Assistant - Nights

Integrated Care System; Wallsend; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential care is seeking a Care Assistant to enhance the well-being of residents. The role entails providing personal care, meal assistance, and companionship while respecting residents' individual choices. Successful candidates will possess a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and a flexible attitude. Competitive salary, pension contributions, and supportive working environment included.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Recognition and rewarding schemes

Uniform provided

Fully funded training and development

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Welfare and wellbeing support

DBS check costs paid

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature to support residents.
• Good communication skills to build relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities like personal care and meals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure residents' well-being.
• Maintain an environment of respect and dignity for all residents.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Warm and engaging persona

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

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, 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.

Respect everyone, treating others as you would like 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility and adaptability, and a warm and engaging persona.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.