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. A competitive salary Employer pens

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be integral in ensuring our residents receive the best care possible. The role entails a hands-on approach to assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal assistance, or simple companionship, ensuring the residents' well-being, individuality, and dignity are respected. We look for individuals who are kind, caring, and enjoy supporting others within a team. Good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm persona are essential traits. Successful candidates will respect all individuals they work with as they expect to be treated. The job promises a competitive salary, flexible working hours, uniform provision, and a paid DBS check. Employees have access to Wage Stream, an app that allows real-time pay access, along with 28 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. Akari Care values personalisation, kindness, care, trust, and community. Whether experienced or new to care roles, we welcome applicants who are eager to make a significant difference in our 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 prides itself on being a community where everyone is respected and valued. We focus on providing personalised care that respects the unique needs and wishes of each resident. Our care services emphasise kindness and support, aiming to both maintain and enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We promote a collaborative environment, working closely with not only the immediate care team but also the wider Akari Care community. This ensures a comprehensive care approach and fosters team spirit. Benefits include a competitive salary, pensions, flexible working hours, and training opportunities, which help us attract staff dedicated to our mission. Our infrastructure supports career advancement and personal growth, offering employees fully funded training and development, flexible working patterns, and a positive working culture. Akari's recognition schemes and access to retail discounts, together with support for welfare and well-being, further underline our commitment to an engaging and rewarding work environment.