Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Gosforth involves providing outstanding care and support to the residents, ensuring their wellbeing and dignity. The successful candidate will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the flexibility to adapt to changes. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, and a range of other benefits. Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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'll assist our residents with daily living, which could include helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them. About us Akari Care is a care provider that operates residential care homes in various locations, including Gosforth. The company is committed to providing personalized, kind, and caring services to its residents, while fostering a trusted and engaging community environment. Date posted 25 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.02 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 1213046140 Job locations Akari Care Gosforth NE3 4NB Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Times: 1400 - 2000 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, working collaboratively 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. Youll 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 Whats in it for you A competitive salary of £12.02per hour 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 hadnt guessed, our values are: Personalised Kind Caring Trusted Community If you share our values then we would love to hear from you. AKSCA Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Times: 1400 - 2000 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, working collaboratively 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. Youll 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 Whats in it for you A competitive salary of £12.02per hour 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 hadnt guessed, our values are: Personalised Kind Caring Trusted Community If you share our values then we would love to hear from you. AKSCA Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate should have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona. They should also be able to respect everyone and treat others as they would expect to be treated. Person Specification Qualifications Essential The ideal candidate should have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona. They should also be able to respect everyone and treat others as they would expect to be treated. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Gosforth NE3 4NB Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)