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. 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 you access 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 train
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a vital role in the wellbeing of our residents by providing outstanding care. This position requires a kind and caring nature to ensure residents feel valued, respected, and are able to maintain their individuality and dignity. Daily responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meals, and offering companionship, while respecting their individual choices. Successful candidates will possess good communication skills, be adaptable to changes, and enjoy working in a team. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to wage streaming, recognition schemes, and retail discounts. Full training is provided, along with uniform and DBS check costs covered. Akari Care values a warm, engaging approach and respect for all individuals.
About us Akari Care is committed to providing outstanding care to its residents, ensuring they retain their individuality, dignity, and lead fulfilling lives. As part of the care team, employees work collaboratively to make a meaningful difference in the residents' daily life. Akari Care fosters an environment where staff are valued and encourages a community spirit, personalized care, and respect for everyone. The organization offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a host of benefits, including training and development opportunities, to support staff in delivering high-quality care. Akari Care aims to create a caring and trusted community for both residents and team members.
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
Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexible and adaptable, warm, approachable, engaging persona, respectful
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
NE5 5AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)