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 pens
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be integral in ensuring our residents receive the best care possible. The role entails a hands-on approach to assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal assistance, or simple companionship, ensuring the residents' well-being, individuality, and dignity are respected. We look for individuals who are kind, caring, and enjoy supporting others within a team. Good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm persona are essential traits. Successful candidates will respect all individuals they work with as they expect to be treated. The job promises a competitive salary, flexible working hours, uniform provision, and a paid DBS check. Employees have access to Wage Stream, an app that allows real-time pay access, along with 28 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. Akari Care values personalisation, kindness, care, trust, and community. Whether experienced or new to care roles, we welcome applicants who are eager to make a significant difference in our residents' lives.
About us Akari Care prides itself on being a community where everyone is respected and valued. We focus on providing personalised care that respects the unique needs and wishes of each resident. Our care services emphasise kindness and support, aiming to both maintain and enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We promote a collaborative environment, working closely with not only the immediate care team but also the wider Akari Care community. This ensures a comprehensive care approach and fosters team spirit. Benefits include a competitive salary, pensions, flexible working hours, and training opportunities, which help us attract staff dedicated to our mission. Our infrastructure supports career advancement and personal growth, offering employees fully funded training and development, flexible working patterns, and a positive working culture. Akari's recognition schemes and access to retail discounts, together with support for welfare and well-being, further underline our commitment to an engaging and rewarding work environment.
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 persona, respectful towards 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
Gateshead
NE11 9AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)