About this role
Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at Akari Care involves providing outstanding care and support to our elderly residents. You will be responsible for assisting with daily living activities, ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents, and collaborating with the wider Akari Care team to create a caring and engaging environment. This is an opportunity for individuals who are kind, caring, and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents.
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, 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, helping with personal care, meals, and spending quality time with them. Every day is different, and you will work together with the team to make a difference for our residents, respecting their individual choices and providing personalized care and support.
About us Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality care services for the elderly. We are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where our residents can thrive and lead fulfilling lives. With a focus on personalized, kind, and caring support, we strive to empower our residents and ensure their individual needs are met. Akari Care operates care homes across the UK, and this role is based in our Yarm location.
Job description 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 CommunityIf you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The ideal candidate for this role will have a kind and caring nature, enjoy supporting others, and work well in a team. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships are essential, as is flexibility and adaptability to changes. A warm, approachable, and engaging persona is also important, as is a respect for everyone, treating others as you 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Yarm
TS15 9EH
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)