Care Assistant - BankNHS

Job summary

About the role As a Bank 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 you access to a percentage

Main duties of the job

The role of a Bank Care Assistant at Akari Care involves maintaining the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. The assistant collaborates with colleagues to ensure that residents are treated with kindness and respect, preserving their dignity and individuality. The job includes helping with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, while providing personalized care that respects individual choices and preferences. Key qualities for the role include a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Flexibility and adaptability are also important, as is treating everyone with respect. The role offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, early access to earned pay, and various recognition and referral schemes. Additional benefits include retail discounts, provided uniform, and fully funded training and development opportunities, making it a rewarding position for both experienced carers and those new to the field.

Job description

About the role

As a Bank 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 committed to the wellbeing of its residents by providing exceptional care in a compassionate and respectful manner. The organisation values the individuality and dignity of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and respected while living fulfilled lives. Akari Care prides itself on having a team-oriented approach where collaboration with colleagues is key to delivering high-quality care. The company offers a supportive environment with various benefits for its team, including competitive salaries, pension contributions, flexible working patterns, and opportunities for professional development. Akari Care is also dedicated to maintaining a respectful and engaging community environment where both residents and employees are valued equally. The organisation's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of its residents by adhering to values of personalized care, kindness, and building a trusted community.