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
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the wellbeing of our residents by providing outstanding care. Your responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living tasks, which may involve providing personal care, helping during mealtimes, or simply spending quality time with them. Each day offers a fresh and rewarding experience. We emphasize a team approach, collaborating closely with colleagues to respect and support our residents' choices through personalized care. We're seeking individuals with a kind and caring nature who thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Strong communication skills and an ability to foster relationships are crucial. We value flexibility, warmth, and a respectful demeanor towards residents and team members alike. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for further training and development. Whether you're an experienced caregiver or beginning your journey in care, your contribution is vital to our mission.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care to its residents, emphasizing a community environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. At Akari Care, residents are encouraged to retain their individuality and lead fulfilling lives through personalized care and support. The organization values the contributions of its team, recognizing the importance of collaboration and teamwork in achieving outstanding care. Akari Care believes in investing in its team members, offering fully funded training and development, flexible working hours, and various recognition schemes. Team members are part of a larger community committed to making a difference in the lives of residents. Akari Care's core values include being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and fostering a strong sense of community. The organization actively seeks individuals who share these values and who are motivated to provide the highest quality of care to its residents.
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
Chapeltown
S35 2YH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)