About this role
Job summary 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 you access 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
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be instrumental in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents by providing exceptional care. This role involves collaborating with colleagues and the larger Akari Care team. Your primary responsibility will be to assist residents with their daily living needs, which may range from personal care to sharing a meal or simply spending time with them. Akari Care values a supportive environment where residents are respected, valued, and able to live fulfilling lives. The desired candidate should be kind, caring, have great communication skills, and be adaptable to changes. Responsibilities include providing personalized care and respecting residents' individual choices. Benefits offered include a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to the Wage Stream app, recognition schemes, retail discounts, and full training and development. Uniforms are provided and DBS check costs are covered.
About us Akari Care is a dedicated provider of residential care and support for the elderly. With a commitment to maintaining a respectful, supportive, and personalized living environment, Akari Care places great emphasis on ensuring that each resident retains their dignity, individuality, and ability to live a fulfilled life. The organization operates with a team-centered approach, involving both staff and the wider Akari Care community to collaborate effectively. Ekari Care values kindness, communication, flexibility, and respect, offering its staff a chance to make a meaningful difference in residents lives while receiving benefits such as a competitive salary, pension contributions, and workplace flexibility. Opportunities in Akari Care cater to both new and experienced carers, underscoring their inclusive and supportive workplace ethos.
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
Kindness, good communication skills, flexibility, team-player attitude, and a caring nature
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
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 7ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)