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. A competitive salary Employer pension contr
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of great care. This includes collaborating with the Akari Care team, ensuring residents are valued, respected, and lead fulfilling lives. The role includes assisting residents with daily activities, whether it be personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with them. We value a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changes. The job provides competitive salary benefits, flexible working hours, and various schemes like employer pension contribution, recognition schemes, and retail discounts. Uniform and DBS check costs are covered, with a total of 28 days annual leave and fully funded training opportunities. An important aspect is maintaining a warm and compassionate community where everyone is respected.
About us Akari Care is committed to providing high-quality care to residents, ensuring they feel valued and respected in a fulfilling environment. They seek dedicated staff members who are passionate about making a difference in residents' lives. The company fosters a community-driven approach, encouraging teamwork and collaboration among staff. With a focus on personalised care, they aim to respect each resident's choices, individuality, and dignity. Akari Care supports personal and professional growth by offering competitive salary packages, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits, including training and development opportunities. They emphasize the importance of compassion, communication, and adaptability in their team, striving to create a positive, respectful environment for both residents and staff.
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
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
Newcastle
NE3 4NB
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)