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. 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 you access 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 train

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a vital role in the wellbeing of our residents by providing outstanding care. This position requires a kind and caring nature to ensure residents feel valued, respected, and are able to maintain their individuality and dignity. Daily responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meals, and offering companionship, while respecting their individual choices. Successful candidates will possess good communication skills, be adaptable to changes, and enjoy working in a team. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to wage streaming, recognition schemes, and retail discounts. Full training is provided, along with uniform and DBS check costs covered. Akari Care values a warm, engaging approach and respect for all individuals.

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 committed to providing outstanding care to its residents, ensuring they retain their individuality, dignity, and lead fulfilling lives. As part of the care team, employees work collaboratively to make a meaningful difference in the residents' daily life. Akari Care fosters an environment where staff are valued and encourages a community spirit, personalized care, and respect for everyone. The organization offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a host of benefits, including training and development opportunities, to support staff in delivering high-quality care. Akari Care aims to create a caring and trusted community for both residents and team members.