About this role
Job summary This Care Assistant - Bank position at Akari Care involves providing comprehensive and personalised care to residents at our Acresford facility. The role is temporary and will require working as part of a team to maintain a respectful and fulfilling environment for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, while either experienced or new carers are welcome to apply. The job is suited for those who possess a kind, caring nature and the flexibility to adapt to changes at short notice, alongside robust communication skills for building relationships with residents and staff.
Main duties of the job Akari Care is a trusted provider of nursing and residential care across local communities in England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you'll maintain residents' wellbeing by delivering outstanding care and collaborating with the Akari Care team. Your duties will include assisting residents with daily living activities, respecting their individuality and choices, whether it involves personal care or meals. Ideal candidates are those who embody Akari values: PersonAlised, Kind, CAring, TRusted, and CommunIty. The role encourages both experienced carers and those new to the industry to join and make a positive impact on residents' lives.
About us Akari Care is a healthcare organisation committed to providing personalised, high-quality nursing and residential care within communities across England and Wales. As a provider, Akari Care values the individuality and dignity of its residents, striving to create an environment in which they are respected, valued, and given a chance to lead a fulfilled life. Akari Care believes in a collaborative effort to deliver compassionate care and support, not just from its team but as part of a broader commitment to community and trusted service, reinforcing their fundamental principles of kindness and integrity in healthcare.
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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 £12.02 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
No specific qualifications required; good communication skills, a kind and caring nature, flexibility, and a team-oriented approach 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
Acresford
DE12 8AP
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)