About this role
Job summary Package Description: 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.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play an essential role in supporting the wellbeing of residents by providing outstanding care. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities such as personal care, meals, and companionship, ensuring they feel respected and valued while maintaining their individuality and dignity. The position is suitable for both experienced carers and those starting a new career in care, with a commitment to making a difference in residents lives. The ideal candidate will be kind, caring, have good communication skills, able to adapt to changes quickly, and be respectful of others, treating them as they would expect to be treated.
About us Akari Care is a reputed provider of personalized nursing and residential care services across England and Wales. The organization is dedicated to maintaining the wellbeing of its residents through exceptional care delivered by a team of compassionate and dedicated professionals. Emphasizing a community-centred approach, Akari Care values kindness, personalization, trust, and the individuality of its residents. By fostering an environment of respect and dignity, Akari Care ensures that residents lead fulfilled and dignified lives. Whether experienced in care or new to the profession, all team members are focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents within this caring community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Package Description:
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:
PersonalisedKindCaringTrustedCommunItyIf 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 teamGood communication skills and able to build relationshipsFlexibility and adaptable to changes at short noticeWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedWhats in it for you
A competitive salary of £12.70 per hourEmployer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsRecognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discountsUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Fully funded training and developmentAn engaging community environment where everyone is respectedWelfare and wellbeing support
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm persona. Experience in care preferred but not mandatory.
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
Gateshead
NE9 6RL
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)