About this role
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 What is in it for you. A competitive salary Employer pension contribution
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be crucial in ensuring the well-being of our residents by providing exceptional care and working collaboratively with the team. Your role will involve assisting residents with daily activities, such as personal care and meals, while nurturing an environment that values and respects their individuality and dignity. We seek individuals who are kind, caring, support others, and excel in teamwork. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential, along with an approachable and engaging personality. Benefits include competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, training, and various recognition schemes.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to its residents, emphasizing respect, dignity, and individuality. The organization fosters a community environment where employees work together to make a positive difference in the lives of residents. Values such as kindness, personalization, and trust underscore the daily operations at Akari Care. Employees are integral to creating this nurturing environment, benefiting from comprehensive training and development opportunities, recognition schemes, and a supportive team culture. Akari Care prioritizes employee satisfaction, offering flexible work patterns and welfare support to ensure a balanced, rewarding work experience.
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 caring and kind nature, good communication skills, and flexibility are essential.
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
Chapeltown
S35 2YH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)