About this role
Job summary This role as a Care Assistant at Akari Care involves providing exceptional care to residents, primarily during night shifts. Located in Newcastle, this permanent position offers a respectful and engaging environment conducive to both personal and professional development. Akari Care is recognized for its personalized nursing and residential care services across England and Wales, emphasizing the emotional and physical wellbeing of its residents. The chosen candidate will be integral to the care team, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and live fulfilled lives through compassionate and personalized care, while engaging actively with the Akari community.
Main duties of the job 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. 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.
About us Akari Care is a well-respected organisation providing personalised nursing and residential care services. With a presence across England and Wales, Akari Care focuses on maintaining the wellbeing and dignity of its residents through exceptional care services. The values that underscore their approach are personalization, kindness, care, trust, and community. These values are reflected in all aspects of their operations, from the services provided to the support extended to their staff. Akari Care is committed to fostering an environment of respect and support, encouraging both career and personal growth within its team.
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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
A competitive salary of £12.70 per hourEmployer 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
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Qualifications Essential
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.
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
Newcastle
NE5 5HQ
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)