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Akari Care Limited; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Discounts at retailers

Uniform provided

DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to help maintain the wellbeing and dignity of residents across England. You will support daily living activities, meals, personal care, and provide companionship, working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding care.

We value kindness, teamwork, and flexible patterns. A competitive hourly rate of £12.70, pension contributions, and fully funded training are provided, along with DBS costs covered and 28 days annual leave for

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.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living.
• Provide personal care, meals, and companionship.
• Collaborate with the Akari Care team to maintain wellbeing and dignity of residents.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Team player

Flexibility

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:

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

• 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