About this role
Job summary The Care Assistant position at Akari Care in Gateshead offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are compassionate and eager to support the elderly in maintaining their wellbeing. This permanent role offers a competitive hourly salary and involves collaborating closely with colleagues to deliver individualized care. As a Care Assistant, you will play an integral role in nurturing an environment where residents' dignity and individuality are preserved, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives. The role includes assisting with daily living activities and honoring residents' personal choices through personalized care, thus making a real difference in their lives.
Main duties of the job 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 personalized care and support.
About us Akari Care is committed to creating a nurturing environment for both residents and staff. The organization values respect, dignity, and individuality, focusing on personalized care that honors residents' choices. By fostering an engaging community atmosphere, Akari Care ensures that everyone is treated with kindness and respect. The company supports its employees with competitive salaries, flexible working patterns, and opportunities for professional growth. Additionally, Akari Care offers various benefits, such as pension contributions, paid training, and a supportive work environment where welfare and well-being are prioritized.
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 approachable personality, respect for everyone.
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
NE8 1QU
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)