About this role
Job summary This role as a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Swadlincote is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. You will be responsible for maintaining their wellbeing through the provision of outstanding, personalized care, working closely with colleagues to create a caring and supportive environment where our residents are valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will assist our residents with their daily living needs, including personal care, meals, and social activities. Each day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact. You will need to be kind, caring, and committed to providing the best possible care, while also demonstrating strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to build trusting relationships with both residents and colleagues.
About us Akari Care is a reputable care provider that operates residential and nursing homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care that allows their residents to maintain their independence and dignity. Akari Care values their staff and provides a supportive and engaging work environment, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.
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 experience in a care setting and a genuine passion for supporting others would be highly advantageous.
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
Swadlincote
DE12 8AP
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)