About this role
Job summary As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a vital role in maintaining the well-being of our residents by providing outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to a caring and supportive environment. You will be a kind, caring, and flexible individual who is committed to respecting the individuality, dignity, and fulfillment of our residents.
Main duties of the job In this role, you will assist our residents with their daily living activities, which may include helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them. Every day is different, and you will work closely with the wider Akari Care team to provide personalized care and support that aligns with the residents' individual needs and choices.
About us Akari Care is a provider of high-quality residential care services, dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for our residents. We prioritize personalized care, kindness, and a strong sense of community, ensuring that our residents are valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives.
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
You should have a kind and caring nature, enjoy supporting others, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable persona are also essential for this role.
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
Prudhoe
NE42 5AE
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)