Care Assistant - BankNHS

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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will have the crucial role of maintaining the wellbeing of residents by providing exceptional care. You will support and collaborate with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to ensure an environment where residents feel valued and respected while maintaining their individuality and dignity. Your responsibilities will include assisting residents with daily living activities, such as personal care and meals, and engaging with them to enhance their quality of life. The role requires a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a team. Akari Care values include being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused, and they seek staff who share these values and can make a difference for residents.

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 company dedicated to providing outstanding care for residents, ensuring their wellbeing and quality of life are prioritized. The organization values a team-centric approach, emphasizing collaboration among staff members to achieve the best outcomes for the people they support. Akari Care's ethos is built around creating a supportive and trusting environment where residents feel respected and valued, allowing them to maintain their dignity and individuality. The company offers flexible working patterns, continuous personal development through fully-funded training, and an engaging community setting for employees. They recognize the importance of fostering a warm, approachable, and caring atmosphere, ensuring everyone involved feels part of the community. Akari Care is also committed to offering competitive salaries, pension contributions, and additional benefits such as retail discounts, uniforms, and DBS checks, ensuring both residents and their care providers are well-supported.