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, rewar
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents by providing exceptional care and collaborating with fellow colleagues. The role involves assisting residents in daily activities, offering personal care, aiding during meals, or spending time with them. The job requires a kind, caring nature and teamwork skills, alongside an ability to communicate effectively and adapt to changes promptly. Akari Care values its staff by providing competitive salaries, employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, and training development. Other advantages include wage access via an app, referral schemes, staff discounts, and a supportive community. Uniform and DBS checks are provided, with a generous annual leave allowance. Its a welcoming opportunity for both experienced and new carers to make a difference in residents lives, aligning with Akari Care's values of being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.
About us Akari Care is an organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care for its residents, ensuring their individuality, dignity, and respect are preserved. As a company, Akari Care is committed to creating an environment where residents lead fulfilled lives, with staff collaboration being a key element. The care services provided are personalised, respecting the choices and preferences of each resident. Employees are valued, with mechanisms in place for professional growth and recognition, including competitive salaries and pension contributions. Akari Care promotes flexibility in work arrangements and supports staff through various schemes, including referral bonuses and retail discounts. Additionally, uniforms and DBS checks are provided at no cost to employees, contributing to a supportive work environment. The company cultivates a welcoming community atmosphere where all members are respected, creating an engaging and nurturing place of work.
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
Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, warm and engaging persona, respect for 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
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)