Care Assistant - Bank

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 fo

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support residents' wellbeing by delivering exceptional care and working collaboratively with both colleagues and the Akari Care team. You'll create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and dignified, assisting them with daily living activities such as personal care and meals. Every day brings new experiences, and by respecting residents' choices, you will provide personalized care. Ideal candidates are caring, enjoy teamwork, possess excellent communication skills, and adapt quickly to changes. A warm, approachable nature and treating everyone with respect are crucial. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to an app for early wages, recognition schemes, uniform, DBS check, annual leave, and training. Akari Care's values emphasize personalization, kindness, trust, and community. If you align with these values, they encourage you to apply.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing outstanding care and creating an environment where residents are treated with respect, dignity, and personalization. The organization values collaboration with colleagues and the wider team, with a strong focus on making a positive difference in the lives of their residents. They offer a competitive package, including salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, and comprehensive training, all designed to foster a supportive and dynamic work environment. Akari Care promotes a community ethos where everyone is respected and their individuality is cherished. Recognition schemes and access to retail discounts are among the perks provided. With values centered around being kind, caring, trusted, and fostering a sense of community, Akari Care seeks individuals who share these values to join their team and contribute to their mission of excellent, resident-centered care.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, respectful persona are required.