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 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)
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for providing outstanding care to ensure the wellbeing of our residents. Working with colleagues, you will create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and maintain their individuality and dignity. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and meal support. You will also need to build meaningful relationships with the residents, respecting their individual choices and promoting a fulfilling lifestyle. Working in a team, the role requires a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changes. Benefits provided include a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to earned wages through an app, referral schemes, retail discounts, uniform, DBS check coverage, annual leave, training, and a welcoming community environment.
About us Akari Care is a care home company committed to providing personalized and dignified care to all residents. Our aim is to create an environment where residents feel valued and respected, and are encouraged to lead fulfilling lives. We promote a spirit of collaboration and teamwork among our staff, nurturing a warm, approachable, and engaging atmosphere for residents and staff alike. We offer a range of benefits including competitive salary packages, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities. At Akari Care, we value each resident's unique needs and preferences, and we strive to ensure these are respected and met with the utmost care and compassion. We are guided by principles of kindness, trust, and community, which are at the heart of our care services.
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 and relationship-building skills, adaptable to changes, warm and engaging persona, respectful of all individuals.
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
Rhyl
LL18 3DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)