About this role
Job summary ***Please note this is a 14hr contract** If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are
Main duties of the job As a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, you will work to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, playing a crucial role in supporting the well-being of elderly residents. You will work collaboratively with the domestic and laundry teams to ensure that both private rooms and communal areas meet the required hygiene standards. The role values adaptability, approachability, and a commitment to improving standards to ensure a clean and healthy environment. This role is not just about cleaning; it's about making a real difference in the lives of older people, by contributing to a respectful and dignified living space. Your duties will include actively encouraging a positive atmosphere, adhering to policies and procedures, and ensuring personal care and respect for residents dignity. A caring nature, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The opportunity offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and personal development.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing personalized care and a supportive environment for the elderly, aiming to enhance the quality of life of its residents through respect, dignity, and care. The organization prides itself on fostering a community where residents feel valued and respected, and it prioritizes creating a harmonious living environment. Akari Care takes pride in its award-winning homes and is committed to ensuring that each home supports the residents' individual needs. Employees at Akari Care are offered opportunities to develop professionally and personally, contributing to the ongoing satisfaction and well-being of residents. The opportunities include career development, fully funded training, and personal development support. In addition, the care home offers flexible working patterns, a competitive benefits package, and a warm, engaging community that respects and includes all staff and residents. A focus on continual improvement is central.
Job description Job responsibilities
***Please note this is a 14hr contract**
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.
Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
Experience of working within similar environment
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
What is in it for you:
A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans.
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience of working within similar environment, a caring nature, flexibility, and adaptability, strong work ethic, solution-based problem solving, ability to work under pressure, warm and engaging persona, respectfulness, resilience 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
Rochester
ME2 4JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)