About this role
Job summary 16 Hours per week - 2 x week days and 2 times weekend days (alternating) 9.30am-5.30pm If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their
Main duties of the job The Domestic Assistant position at Akari Care requires individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of elderly residents. The role involves working collaboratively with domestic and laundry teams to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and communal areas. The job demands adaptability, approachability, and a strong work ethic focused on providing personalized and excellent care to residents. The goal is to create an environment where residents feel valued and respected. The position is for 16 hours per week, including both weekday and weekend shifts.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing high-quality care for the elderly within an environment where residents are respected, valued, and receive personalized care. Known for award-winning homes, Akari Care emphasizes the importance of a respectful and caring atmosphere for both residents and staff. The company seeks individuals who align with its values of community spirit, personalized excellence, and compassionate caregiving. Employees are offered opportunities for personal and professional development, competitive salaries, and benefits such as pension contributions and recognition schemes.
Job description Job responsibilities
** 16 Hours per week - 2 x week days and 2 times weekend days (alternating) 9.30am-5.30pm **
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.
Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
Experience of working within similar environment
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
What is in it for you:
A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans.
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience of working within a similar environment, a caring nature, flexibility, strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, warm and approachable personality, respect for others, adaptation to varying needs.
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
NE11 9AE
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)