Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

The Care Assistant role at Akari Care is integral in ensuring the wellbeing of residents by providing exceptional care and support, working collaboratively with colleagues and the broader Akari Care team. The position demands kindness, a caring nature, and a commitment to maintaining an environment where residents' value, respect, individuality, and dignity are upheld, promoting a fulfilled life for each resident. As a Care Assistant, you will help residents with daily living activities, which vary daily and can include assisting with personal care, meal preparations, or simply spending time with them. The role respects each residents choice by offering personalized care and support. Candidates should possess a kind, caring nature, enjoy teamwork, have good communication skills, and be adaptable to short-notice changes. What is offered includes a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, Wage stream access, recognition schemes, and much more.

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 is a dedicated organization known for providing high-quality care to its residents. They are committed to creating an environment where residents are treated with respect, value, and dignity while promoting individuality and well-being. Akari Care values a caring approach and supports a collaborative work environment among its team members. The organization seeks individuals who align with their values, such as being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused, to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to residents. They offer numerous benefits to employees, including competitive salaries, pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to Wage stream, recognition, and rewards schemes. Akari Care also emphasizes training and development, ensuring that its team is well-equipped to handle the varied needs of its residents while fostering a warm and engaging community environment.