About this role
Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at Akari Care is crucial for the wellbeing of residents, focusing on delivering outstanding personal care. Akari Care operates across England and Wales offering trusted nursing and residential care. The responsibilities include assisting residents with daily activities, such as personal care, meals, and social interaction, ensuring their individuality and dignity are respected. The position is both rewarding and challenging, requiring a compassionate and adaptable individual committed to enriching residents' lives. Providing an engaging community environment, Akari Care prioritizes personalized and caring experiences, inviting passionate individuals to join and make a difference.
Main duties of the job Akari Care, a trusted provider of personalized nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales, is looking for a Care Assistant. You will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues to respect our residents' individuality and dignity, assisting them with daily living activities, which could include personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them. If you have a kind and caring nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changes, we would like to hear from you.
About us Akari Care is a well-regarded organization specializing in providing personalized nursing and residential care within local communities throughout England and Wales. Their mission is to maintain the well-being of residents by ensuring they are treated with respect, dignity, and retain their individuality. Akari values personalized care, kindness, trust, and community, aiming to create an engaging and supportive environment for both residents and staff alike. With an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, Akari Care fosters an atmosphere where every team member feels empowered to make a real difference in the lives of residents.
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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 required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and adaptability are preferred.
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
Whitley Bay
NE26 2EU
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)