About this role
Job summary The Care Assistant role at Akari Care in Newcastle involves providing personalized and compassionate care to our residents, collaborating with the wider care team, and contributing to an environment where residents' individuality, dignity, and well-being are prioritized. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care. You will assist our residents with daily living activities, such as helping with personal care, meals, and simply spending time with them. You will work closely with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to deliver personalized care and support, respecting the individual choices and preferences of our residents.
About us Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality care services, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for our residents. We are committed to empowering our staff, valuing their contributions, and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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 a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm and engaging persona are essential. We welcome both experienced carers and those starting a career in the care sector.
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
NE2 1TL
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)