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Care Assistant - DaysinRoyal QuaysinRoyal QuaysPUBLISHED MON 17 FEB 2025

 PERMANENT PENSIONUNIFORM

Akari Care LimitedFollow Akari Care Limited

Meaningful Work, You play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of residents, making a positive impact on their daily lives.
Diverse Responsibilities, Every day is different, allowing for varied tasks such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and social interaction with residents.
Supportive Work Environment, Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing outstanding care and support, fostering a community spirit.
Flexible Scheduling, Enjoy flexible working hours and patterns that can accommodate your personal commitments.
Competitive Compensation, Benefit from a competitive salary of £12.02 per hour and additional employer pension contributions.
Comprehensive Benefits, Access 28 days of annual leave, recognition schemes, retail discounts, and fully funded training and development opportunities.
Commitment to Employee Wellbeing, Receive welfare and wellbeing support to ensure you are cared for in your role, along with provided uniforms and covered DBS check costs.
Akari Care Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for their Royal Quays location to provide personalized nursing and residential care within local communities. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, which may include personal care, meal support, and social engagement. Care Assistants are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that each resident feels valued, respected, and maintains their individuality and dignity. The ideal candidate will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and a flexible approach to their work.

In return for their dedication, Care Assistants will receive a competitive salary of £12.02 per hour, along with additional benefits such as a pension contribution, flexible working hours, uniforms, and fully funded training. The position offers an engaging community environment where staff are encouraged to support each other's welfare and wellbeing, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents.
Meaningful Work, You play a key role in enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of residents, making a positive impact on their daily lives.
Diverse Responsibilities, Every day is different, allowing for varied tasks such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and social interaction with residents.
Supportive Work Environment, Work as part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing outstanding care and support, fostering a community spirit.
Flexible Scheduling, Enjoy flexible working hours and patterns that can accommodate your personal commitments.
Competitive Compensation, Benefit from a competitive salary of £12.02 per hour and additional employer pension contributions.
Comprehensive Benefits, Access 28 days of annual leave, recognition schemes, retail discounts, and fully funded training and development opportunities.
Commitment to Employee Wellbeing, Receive welfare and wellbeing support to ensure you are cared for in your role, along with provided uniforms and covered DBS check costs.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant - Days:
To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
 


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