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. 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 Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care across local communities in England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you help maintain the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. This role involves assisting with daily living, personal care, meals, and offering companionship. The focus is on valuing, respecting, and upholding the dignity and individuality of each resident, enabling them to lead fulfilled lives. The position is open to both experienced carers and those starting their care career. Essential values include being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.
About us Akari Care is a prominent organisation providing personalised nursing and residential care in England and Wales. They focus on creating environments where residents are valued, respected, and able to retain their individuality and dignity. Akari Care values a personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-centered approach, working collaboratively with professional teams to deliver top-quality care. The organisation is known for its dedication to improving residents' wellbeing through tailored support and fostering a sense of community, ensuring each resident leads a fulfilled and respected life within the care settings they offer.
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
No specific qualifications are mandated, but an ability to demonstrate a kind and caring nature is essential. Good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well in a team are also important.
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)