About this role
Job summary Package Description: About the role and Akari Care Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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. Youll 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. 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 hadnt guessed, our values are: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, Community. If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job The job involves working as a Care Assistant for Akari Care, providing personalized nursing and residential care in local communities across England and Wales. Responsibilities include maintaining the wellbeing of residents, assisting with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, and promoting a respectful and dignified environment for them. The role requires candidates who are kind, caring, and committed to making a difference in residents lives. The benefits offered include employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, recognition schemes, uniform provision, and fully funded training, among others. Interested candidates should share the values of being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.
About us Akari Care is a prominent organization known for providing personalized nursing and residential care services across various local communities in England and Wales. It is a trusted provider focusing on ensuring the wellbeing of its residents through outstanding care services while working collaboratively with its team. Akari Care values diversity and aims to maintain an environment where residents are treated with respect, valued for their individuality and dignity, and lead fulfilled lives. The organization offers a supportive community environment benefiting both its employees and residents. Akari Care is committed to creating an inclusive space for everyone.
Job description Job responsibilities
Package Description:
About the role and Akari Care
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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.
Youll 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.
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 hadnt guessed, our values are:
PersonalisedKindCaringTrustedCommunItyIf you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
About you
Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a teamGood communication skills and able to build relationshipsFlexibility and adaptable to changes at short noticeWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedWhats in it for you
Employer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsRecognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discountsUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Fully funded training and developmentAn engaging community environment where everyone is respectedWelfare and wellbeing support
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The job requires a kind and caring nature with a passion for supporting others. Good communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to build relationships are essential. No specific formal qualifications are mentioned, so both experienced carers and those starting a career in care are welcome to apply.
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
North Shields
NE29 6XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)