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
Main duties of the job We are looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join Akari Care. The role involves providing exceptional care and maintaining the well-being of our residents. You will work closely with team members and ensure that residents feel valued and respected, retaining their individuality and dignity. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, as well as offering companionship. Candidates should be kind, communicative, flexible, approachable, and respectful. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible work hours, access to a wage stream, and retail discounts. A uniform and DBS check costs are covered, and training and career development opportunities are provided. We value personalized, kind, and trusted service; if you align with these values, we encourage you to apply.
About us Akari Care is a committed care provider located in Wallsend, offering dedicated services to ensure the well-being of residents. They focus on delivering high-quality, personalized care that respects the individuality and dignity of each resident. Akari Care fosters a supportive environment where residents are encouraged to live fulfilling lives. The organization values kindness and collaboration among its staff, aiming to create a community where everyone is respected and treated with warmth and engagement. With a highly professional team, Akari Care offers additional benefits such as a competitive salary, flexible work patterns, pension contributions, and access to retail discounts. Training and development are fully funded, ensuring that staff have the necessary skills and qualifications to provide excellent care. If you value a caring, trusted, and community-centered workplace, Akari Care offers an ideal opportunity to grow your career.
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 mentioned, but a kind and caring nature with good communication skills is required.
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
Wallsend
NE62 5JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)