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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing of our residents by providing outstanding care. Your responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living tasks, which may involve providing personal care, helping during mealtimes, or simply spending quality time with them. Each day offers a fresh and rewarding experience. We emphasize a team approach, collaborating closely with colleagues to respect and support our residents' choices through personalized care. We're seeking individuals with a kind and caring nature who thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Strong communication skills and an ability to foster relationships are crucial. We value flexibility, warmth, and a respectful demeanor towards residents and team members alike. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for further training and development. Whether you're an experienced caregiver or beginning your journey in care, your contribution is vital to our mission.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care to its residents, emphasizing a community environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. At Akari Care, residents are encouraged to retain their individuality and lead fulfilling lives through personalized care and support. The organization values the contributions of its team, recognizing the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving outstanding care. Akari Care believes in investing in its team members, offering fully funded training and development, flexible working hours, and various recognition schemes. Team members are part of a larger community committed to making a difference in the lives of residents. Akari Care's core values include being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and fostering a strong sense of community. The organization actively seeks individuals who share these values and who are motivated to provide the highest quality of care to its residents.

Details

• Date posted: 16 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.22 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1564556908
• Job locations: Akari Care, Chapeltown, S35 2YH, United Kingdom

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.