About this role
Job summary About the roleAs 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 youKind 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 treatedWhat is in it for you. A competitive salaryEmployer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsWe offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess to a percentage of your pay as you earn itRecognition 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 development An engaging community environment where everyone is respected
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Blyth, you will be key in ensuring the residents' wellbeing through excellent care provision. The role requires you to be empathetic, ensuring dignity and respect for the residents while assisting them with their daily living needs. A typical day might involve helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with them. You must be flexible, adaptable, and possess good communication skills to build effective relationships. Benefits include a competitive salary of £13.55 per hour, employer pension contributions, access to earned wages via an app, recognition schemes, retail discounts, paid DBS check costs, 28 days annual leave, and fully funded training. Akari Care puts a high value on creating a supportive and respectful environment, and applications from all backgrounds, including members of the Armed Forces community, are warmly welcomed.
About us Akari Care is a care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care services to its residents. With a commitment to valuing and respecting residents while assisting them in living fulfilling and dignified lives, Akari Care ensures its staff are well-equipped and supported with necessary resources and training. The employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, and employee recognition schemes are part of the attractive benefits package. Furthermore, Akari Care is in pursuit of achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status, highlighting its commitment to supporting former Armed Forces members and valuing their unique contributions. This inclusive approach ensures a diverse working environment where respect and support are central values, making Akari Care a rewarding and engaging workplace.
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.
Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Kind, caring nature; good communication; flexibility; willingness to support others.
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
Blyth
NE24 1DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)