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Care Assistant - NightsinAcresfordinAcresfordPUBLISHED TUE 17 DEC 2024

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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing personalized care and support.
Competitive salary of £12.02 per hour, ensuring financial stability.
Flexible working hours and patterns, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance skills and career progression.
Supportive and engaging community environment where staff and residents feel valued and respected.
Generous annual leave of 28 days (based on full-time hours), including Bank Holidays, for rest and rejuvenation.
Recognition schemes and referral programs that reward staff contributions and foster a positive work culture.
Akari Care Limited is seeking a Night Care Assistant to join their team in Acresford. In this role, you will be essential in providing outstanding, personalized care to residents, promoting their wellbeing and dignity while assisting with daily living activities such as personal care and meal support. The ideal candidate should have a kind and caring nature, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing situations. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to create a respectful and fulfilling environment for residents.

The position offers competitive pay starting at £12.02 per hour, a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, and various recognition and rewards schemes. Additional benefits include provided uniforms, paid DBS checks, 28 days of annual leave (for full-time hours), fully funded training, and a supportive community atmosphere focused on welfare and wellbeing. If you share Akari Care's values of being personalized, kind, trusted, and community-oriented, they encourage you to apply.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing personalized care and support.
Competitive salary of £12.02 per hour, ensuring financial stability.
Flexible working hours and patterns, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance skills and career progression.
Supportive and engaging community environment where staff and residents feel valued and respected.
Generous annual leave of 28 days (based on full-time hours), including Bank Holidays, for rest and rejuvenation.
Recognition schemes and referral programs that reward staff contributions and foster a positive work culture.

Useful skills for a Care Assistant - Nights:
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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