About this role
Job summary Package Description: About the role and Akari Care Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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. Youll 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. 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 hadnt guessed, our values are: PersonAlised Kind CAring TRusted CommunIty If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be integral in providing outstanding care to our residents. Working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team, you will support the wellbeing of our residents. The role involves assisting residents with daily living, including personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with them. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or are embarking on a career in care, your contribution matters. Akari Care values personalised, kind, caring, and respectful interactions, ensuring an environment where residents feel valued and maintain their dignity.
About us Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care services. Operating within local communities across England and Wales, Akari Care prides itself on maintaining an environment where residents are valued, respected, and happy. The organization is committed to offering outstanding care with a focus on individual needs and choices. By embracing values such as kindness, caring, trust, and community, Akari Care creates a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Joining Akari Care means becoming a part of a community that makes a real difference in residents lives.
Job description Job responsibilities
Package Description:
About the role and Akari Care
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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.
Youll 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.
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 hadnt guessed, our values are:
PersonAlised
Kind
CAring
TRusted
CommunIty
If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
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
Whats in it for you
A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour
Employer pension contribution of 3%
Flexible working hours and patterns
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 wellbeing support
AKSCA
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, warm and approachable 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
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 7ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)