About this role
Job summary The Care Assistant role at Akari Care focuses on providing exceptional, personalized care to residents in Wallsend. Akari Care, a reputable provider in England and Wales, emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where residents feel valued and respected. As a Care Assistant, your primary responsibility is to ensure the well-being of residents by assisting with daily living activities and promoting their dignity and individuality. The role is suitable for both experienced carers and those new to the field who share the company's values of being kind, caring, and dedicated to community engagement. Akari Care offers flexible working patterns and various employee benefits to support your career in care.
Main duties of the job Akari Care, a well-established provider of nursing and residential care, seeks dedicated Care Assistants for their Wallsend location. As a Care Assistant, you will be instrumental in delivering outstanding care to our residents. Your duties will include assisting with personal care, meals, and various daily activities, ensuring each resident's unique needs are met with respect and compassion. Whether you are experienced or new to caregiving, we value kind, caring individuals committed to our guiding principles: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community. Join us to make a meaningful difference in our residents lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
About us Akari Care is a renowned provider of specialized nursing and residential care services across England and Wales. Committed to enhancing life quality for residents, Akari Care creates personalized care plans to ensure that every resident maintains dignity, respect, and individuality. The organization thrives on values such as kindness, trust, and community involvement, making it a preferred choice for families. By fostering collaborative teamwork, Akari Care ensures a supportive atmosphere where both employees and residents can flourish. Comprehensive training and development opportunities are offered to staff, ensuring high-quality care standards and ongoing professional growth in a nurturing and engaging environment.
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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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a caring nature and the ability to support others are essential.
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
Wallsend
NE28 9RH
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)