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
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Care Assistant, you will have a key role in ensuring the wellbeing of residents through exceptional care. You will work closely with the team at Akari Care to create an environment where residents feel valued and respected. The role involves supporting residents in daily activities, which may include personal care and meal assistance. The focus is on providing personalized support to honor the individual preferences and dignity of each resident. Strong communication skills and a caring nature are vital, along with the ability to adapt to changes quickly. Candidates should embody warmth and respect, valuing teamwork and mutual support.
About us
Akari Care is a dedicated care provider focused on delivering outstanding care to residents, ensuring they maintain their individuality and dignity. The organization emphasizes a team-based approach, working together to create an environment where residents can lead fulfilling lives. It offers competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and benefits such as a pension scheme, wage stream app, and fully funded training. Akari Care operates with values centered around being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and fostering a sense of community. This supportive and engaging environment strives to respect all individuals and provide excellent welfare and well-being support.
Job description
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
- No specific qualifications required, but a kind and caring nature with good communication skills is essential.
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
Swadlincote
DE12 8AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Care Assistant - Bank in Swadlincote employer: Akari Care Limited
Akari Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers in a nurturing environment. Located in a vibrant community, our award-winning homes offer unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we care for, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
