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.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be integral to the wellbeing of our residents by providing exceptional care, collaborating with colleagues and the Akari Care team. Your role will involve assisting with daily living activities, including personal care and meal assistance, with each day presenting different opportunities to ensure our residents lead fulfilled lives. Our values emphasize a personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused approach. Open to experienced carers and new entrants, we seek individuals who share these values and who are adaptable, communicative, and capable of building meaningful relationships with both residents and team members.
About us Akari Care is a prominent provider of specialized nursing and residential care services across local communities in England and Wales. The organization is dedicated to delivering personalized care that upholds the dignity, individuality, and respect of each resident. Akari Care fosters an environment where all staff work collectively to improve residents' quality of life, guided by core values of personalization, kindness, trust, and community. Akari Care supports staff with competitive salaries, training opportunities, and a positive working environment. Recognizing the importance of its staff, Akari Care provides various support mechanisms, including pension contributions, flexible working hours, and development programs, ensuring a supportive work culture.
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:
PersonalisedKindCaringTrustedCommunItyIf 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 teamGood communication skills and able to build relationshipsFlexibility and adaptable to changes at short noticeWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedWhats in it for you
A competitive salary of £12.70 per hourEmployer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsRecognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discountsUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Fully funded training and developmentAn engaging community environment where everyone is respectedWelfare and wellbeing support
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an engaging persona. Experience in care is advantageous but not required.
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
Blyth
NE24 1DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)