About this role
Job summary If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity.
Main duties of the job As a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care, you will be at the heart of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for our residents. With a collaborative approach, you will work alongside the domestic and laundry teams, ensuring high cleanliness standards in residents' rooms and communal areas. This role is vital in supporting our mission to value, respect, and provide personalised care to the elderly. We look for individuals with a caring nature, adaptability, and strong work ethic. Experience in a similar setting is preferred, along with the ability to work under pressure and treat everyone with respect.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing high standards of care for the elderly, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and respect. We are committed to creating a home-like environment where residents feel valued and respected. Our teams, including domestic, nursing, and healthcare professionals, work collaboratively to deliver personalised care, maintaining dignity and individualism for all residents. We invest in training and development, fostering professional growth. Akari Care is known for its supportive community environment, offering a fulfilling career path for those passionate about elderly care.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.
Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
Experience of working within similar environment
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
What is in it for you:
A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans.
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience of working within a similar environment is required for this role. Candidates should possess a caring nature and have the ability to provide a personal approach to all individuals. Flexibility, adaptability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential. A warm, approachable, engaging persona and the ability to treat everyone with respect are also necessary. Resilience and adaptability to the differing needs of colleagues and residents are important attributes for success in this position.
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 3AB
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)