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.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be a significant part of ensuring our residents' wellbeing through exceptional care. Your role involves providing personalized care, helping with daily activities, and enhancing the residents' quality of life. You need to be compassionate, cooperative, and capable of adapting to sudden changes. Good communication skills are essential for building relationships. We offer a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, and other benefits. Experience in care is appreciated, yet we are open to those starting their care journey as long as they share our values of kindness, trust, and community.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to creating a community where our residents are treated with respect and kindness. Our mission is to ensure our residents retain their dignity and individuality while leading enriched lives. We emphasize providing personalized care and support, respecting each resident's choices. Our team is committed to making a significant difference in residents' lives, adhering to our values of being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and fostering a sense of community. We recognize and reward dedication through various schemes and provide opportunities for professional growth and training within a supportive environment.
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
Experienced carers or those starting in care with a kind, caring nature and strong communication skills.
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
Wallsend
NE28 7LH
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)