Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

***Please check the location before applying*** 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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of residents by providing outstanding care in collaboration with colleagues and the wider team. This role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, including personal care and meals, while respecting their individual choices. The ideal candidate should possess a kind and caring nature, enjoy supporting others, and work well in a team. Good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable persona are essential. If you align with our values of being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented, we welcome your application.

Job description

***Please check the location before applying***

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 healthcare provider committed to maintaining the wellbeing of its residents through outstanding care and support. The organisation values a personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented approach to care. Employees at Akari Care work collaboratively within a supportive team environment to ensure that each resident is valued, respected, and retains their individuality and dignity. The organisation provides a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, and various employee benefits, including flexible working hours, recognition schemes, and fully funded training and development opportunities. A supportive and engaging community environment for both residents and staff is integral to Akari Care's mission.