Care Assistant - Bank

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 salaryEmployer pension contribution of 3% Flexible working hours and

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be instrumental in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by delivering superior care while working collaboratively with fellow staff. Your compassionate and nurturing demeanor will help ensure that our residents are treated with dignity, respect, and individuality. Your responsibilities will include aiding with daily living activities, from personal care to mealtime assistance, fostering a positive environment where residents can thrive. Key qualities for this role are kindness, effective communication, adaptability, and a warm personality to build strong relationships and provide personalized support. Akari Care offers a competitive salary with employer pension contributions, flexible work patterns, access to advanced pay through Wage stream, recognition programs, and several employee benefits, including retail discounts, employer-funded training, and uniforms. We value a community-oriented atmosphere, emphasizing welfare and creating an engaging place of work.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional senior living environments where residents are respected, retain their individuality, and lead fulfilling lives. Our workforce is committed to delivering superior care and ensuring our residents feel valued and appreciated. Team collaboration is a key component, with staff working in unison to meet each resident's needs. Akari Care emphasizes flexibility, personalized attention, and a compassionate approach to resident care. Employee well-being is paramount, with efforts made to ensure a supportive and engaging community environment. We focus on continuous development and improvement in care practices, ensuring residents welfare and dignity remain top priorities. Our recognition schemes and employee support programs are designed to reinforce a positive work culture that benefits both staff and residents. Akari Care seeks care assistants who resonate with our core values and contribute positively to our dynamic environment.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Kind and caring nature with the ability to support others and work effectively in a team. Good communication skills necessary for building meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues. Flexible and adaptable approach to accommodate changes at short notice. A warm, approachable, and engaging personality to connect with those in care and provide outstanding personalized support.