About this role
Job summary This role as a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Newcastle provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. You will be responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues, and upholding our values of being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will assist our residents with their daily living activities, which could include helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with them. You will work closely with the wider Akari Care team to create a respectful and fulfilling environment where residents can retain their individuality and dignity. The role requires a kind, caring, and flexible nature, as well as strong communication skills to build meaningful relationships with the residents.
About us Akari Care is a leading provider of residential and nursing care, with a focus on delivering personalized, high-quality care to its residents. The company is committed to creating an engaging community environment where everyone is respected and valued. Akari Care operates multiple care homes across the UK, including the one located in Newcastle.
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
No specific qualifications are required, but you should have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changes at short notice. A warm, approachable, and engaging persona is also essential for this role.
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
Newcastle
NE3 4NB
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)