About this role
Job summary Day shift - 7am to 7pm 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 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 training and development An engaging community environment where everyone is respected Welfare and well-being support Whether you are an experienced carer or are
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for the wellbeing of our residents by providing exceptional care and support. This involves assisting residents with daily living, such as personal care and meals, while ensuring they feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives. The role requires you to be kind, caring, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team. Flexibility, adaptability to changes, and good communication skills are essential. In return, we offer a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, and various exclusive benefits, including access to the Wage stream app, which allows you to access part of your earnings as you work. Additionally, we provide recognition schemes, retail discounts, uniforms, DBS check costs, and a supportive work environment that equips you with fully funded training and development.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing excellent care and support to all our residents. We believe in creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and able to retain their individuality and dignity. As a team, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our residents by respecting their choices and providing personalized care and support. Whether through assisting with daily living activities or simply spending quality time with residents, we are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of those in our care. Akari Care values kindness, a caring nature, trust, and a sense of community. As part of our team, you will enjoy various benefits, including a competitive salary, flexible working hours, generous leave, fully funded training, and access to our unique Wage stream app, along with other recognition schemes and retail discounts. If you share our values and passion for care, we welcome you to join our team and help make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
** Day shift - 7am to 7pm **
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 with a desire to support others, good communication skills, ability to work well in a team, flexibility, and adaptability.
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
Stockton
TS19 8FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)