About this role
Job summary Akari Care, a prominent provider of personalized nursing and residential care services throughout England and Wales, seeks dedicated individuals to join their team as a Care Assistant on a bank basis in Sheffield. The role involves supporting residents in their daily living activities, ensuring they receive outstanding care that upholds their dignity and individuality. The position offers flexible work patterns, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including employer pension contributions and access to retail discounts. Akari Care values kindness, community, and personalized care, creating an engaging and fulfilling environment for both residents and employees.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of life for residents by providing exceptional care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal support, and facilitating activities that promote resident well-being and autonomy. Applicants should possess a caring and kind disposition, good communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly within a team. Akari Care is committed to maintaining a supportive environment where employees can develop their skills through fully funded training opportunities. The job offers a competitive wage of £12.70 per hour, plus additional benefits like recognition schemes and pension contributions.
About us Akari Care is known for its compassionate approach, providing individualized care solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of residents. Operating across England and Wales, Akari Care emphasizes the importance of a respectful and community-oriented environment that celebrates the individuality of each resident, allowing them to lead fulfilling lives. With dedicated care professionals working collaboratively, Akari Care ensures that residents receive the highest standard of care, which is personalized to their preferences and needs. The organization's core values include trust, community involvement, and kindness, fostering a positive and rewarding workplace for employees.
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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:
PersonAlised
Kind
CAring
TRusted
CommunIty
If 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 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
Whats in it for you
A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour
Employer pension contribution of 3%
Flexible working hours and patterns
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 wellbeing support
AKSCA
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Kind and caring nature with good communication skills. Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes.
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
Sheffield
S35 2YH
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)