About this role
Job summary About the roleAs 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.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living needs, ensuring that they are respected and cared for in a kind and compassionate manner. You will collaborate with colleagues to provide exceptional care and create an environment where residents can retain their dignity and individuality. Your duties will vary each day, possibly including personal care assistance, meal help, or simply offering companionship. The role requires a warm, approachable, and adaptable individual who values teamwork and has excellent communication skills. Akari Care provides a competitive salary, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, access to a wage streaming app, and various recognition and discount schemes. Additionally, employees receive full training, a uniform, DBS costs coverage, and annual leave benefits. Akari Care is committed to fostering an engaging community environment with respect and support for welfare and well-being.
About us Akari Care is a dedicated provider of residential care services, committed to enriching the lives of its residents by delivering high-quality care and support. Operating across various locations, Akari Care places a strong emphasis on promoting the dignity and individual needs of each resident, ensuring they live fulfilled and happy lives. The organization is grounded in values such as kindness, caring, and community, fostering a culture of respect and inclusivity among staff and residents alike. Employees at Akari Care are part of a supportive and collaborative team, focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of those they care for. Through various roles, including care assistants, the organization seeks individuals who are passionate about supporting others and are eager to contribute to a positive living environment for residents. Akari Care also invests in the development and well-being of its employees, providing training, support schemes, and various benefits as part of their commitment to staff welfare.
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 skills, flexibility, warm and engaging persona, respect for others.
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
Prudhoe
NE42 5AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)