About this role
Job summary Please note we have a 30hour and 21hour contract available If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respe
Main duties of the job This job is for a Domestic Assistant at Akari Care in Stockton-on-Tees. The position is permanent, offering a salary of £12.76 per hour. The candidate will work either a 30-hour or a 21-hour contract. The job involves working alongside domestic and laundry teams to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents rooms and communal areas. The ideal candidate should have experience in similar environments, a caring nature, the ability to adapt to change, a strong work ethic, the ability to work well under pressure, and a warm and engaging personality. Respect for everyone and resilience is required. The position offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, recognition schemes, uniform, and DBS check costs covered, as well as 28 days annual leave for full-time hours including Bank Holidays, flexible working patterns, training and development opportunities, support with personal development, and an engaging community environment.
About us Akari Care is an organisation committed to caring for the elderly by fostering an environment where residents are valued, respected, and given personalised care. They operate award-winning care homes and are looking to build long-term careers for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people. Akari Care aims to provide a clean and healthy environment, maintaining high standards through collaboration between domestic and laundry teams. They prioritize the continual improvement of care standards, ensuring residents maintain their individualism and dignity. Employees are encouraged to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities to better support vulnerable adults. Akari Care offers comprehensive support to its staff, including competitive compensation, pension contributions, and various schemes for recognition and development. The organisation values community spirit, excellence, compassion, and respect in its services and work environment, ensuring everyone is respected and included.
Job description Job responsibilities
**Please note we have a 30hour and 21hour contract available**
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.
Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
Experience of working within similar environment
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
What is in it for you:
A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans.
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience of working within similar environment, a caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach, flexible and adaptable to changes, strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem-solving, ability to work well under pressure, warm and approachable persona, respect for everyone, resilient and adaptable.
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
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)