Care Assistant - BankNHS

Job summary

About the roleAs a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating 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 will 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 What is in it for you. A competitive salaryEmployer pension contribut

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing of residents is maintained through outstanding care. The role involves collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives. Responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living, providing personalized care, and supporting them with personal tasks such as meals and social interaction. Akari Care values a warm, kind, and caring nature, good communication skills, and adaptability. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working patterns, and access to Wage stream, among other perks. Staff are provided with uniform and DBS check costs are covered. This position offers a sense of community and the opportunity for personal development with fully funded training, making a real difference in residents' lives.

Job 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, collaborating 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 will 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

What is in it for you.

• A competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• We offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess 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 had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

About us

Akari Care offers a temporary position as a Care Assistant - Bank at North Shields, providing support to residents by ensuring their well-being through quality care. The organization values kindness, personalized service, and respect for all individuals, emphasizing collaboration among staff. Benefits of working at Akari Care include competitive salary options, pension contributions, flexible working hours, and recognition programs. Employees can expect a supportive work environment, complete with funded training and development opportunities, as well as access to discounts and salary advances through Wage stream. Akari Care is committed to creating a warm, engaging community where each team member is treated fairly and with respect. Individuals seeking career growth and wishing to make a significant impact in the care sector will find Akari Care an ideal workplace.