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% Flexib
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you play a crucial role in ensuring our residents' wellbeing by providing excellent care and collaborating with both colleagues and the broader Akari Care team. Your primary responsibilities include assisting residents with their daily living activities, which may range from helping with personal care and meal times to simply spending quality time with them. The role demands a kind and caring nature along with good communication skills. You should be flexible, adaptable to short notice changes, and have a warm and approachable persona. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, and a range of benefits including flexible working hours and access to Wage stream, an app that allows you to access a percentage of your pay as you earn it. We also provide fully funded training and development opportunities. If you embody values such as personalized care, kindness, and trust, Akari Care is keen to hear from you.
About us Akari Care is a leading provider of care services, committed to enriching the lives of its residents through dedicated and personalized care. The organization is focused on creating a nurturing environment where residents feel valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives. Akari Care believes in supporting its team members through competitive salaries, flexible working conditions, and valuable development opportunities, enhancing the quality of care provided. The care team at Akari Care collaborates closely to ensure personalized care plans are tailored according to individual needs, respecting their choices while assuring dignity and individuality. Guided by core values like being caring, kind, trusted, and community-focused, Akari Care endeavors to create an engaging and supportive community for its residents and staff alike. With a comprehensive approach to employee development and welfare, Akari Care consistently strives to maintain a competent, compassionate, and motivated workforce, essential for delivering high-quality 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
The job requires candidates to have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable persona. Prior experience is beneficial but not necessary.
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
Choppington
NE62 5JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)