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 The role of Care Assistant at Akari Care involves providing exceptional residential and nursing care to residents across communities in England and Wales. A Care Assistant will ensure residents' wellbeing by offering personalised attention, respecting their choices, and preserving their dignity. You will assist with everyday tasks, including personal care and meals, and spend quality time with them. Suitable for both experienced carers and those beginning their career in care, the role requires teamwork and a kind, caring nature. Applicants should have good communication skills, flexibility, and a respectful attitude towards others.
About us Akari Care is a recognized and trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care across various communities in England and Wales. Committed to maintaining environments where residents feel valued and respected, Akari Care ensures that individuality and dignity are preserved. The organisation is looking for individuals who can significantly influence the lives of its residents by providing excellent care and support. Akari Care operates under values such as personalisation, kindness, care, trust, and community involvement. Working with Akari promises a supportive environment and opportunities for training and professional development in the care sector.
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, adaptation to changes, respect towards 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
Stanley
DH9 8AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)