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 contribution of 3% Flexible working hours and patterns We offer Wage stream - an app allowing you access to
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, your primary role will involve maintaining the well-being of residents through outstanding care. Youll collaborate closely with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to ensure residents maintain their value, respect, individuality, dignity, and lead fulfilling lives. Your everyday tasks may vary, including assisting with personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with residents. Flexibility, a kind nature, good communication skills, warm persona, and the ability to adapt to changes are essential traits for this role. Akari Care values personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented service, and these are the guiding principles for their staff. The role offers a competitive salary, 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, and access to Wage stream, which allows staff to access a portion of their earnings as they work. Training and development opportunities, along with a supportive and engaging community environment, are also offered.
About us Akari Care provides unwavering support to residents, ensuring they retain their dignity, individuality, and value in a caring environment. The company is committed to offering high-quality care through its compassionate staff, aiming to make a significant positive impact in the lives of residents. Akari Care staff are encouraged to be kind, caring, and maintain a trusted community atmosphere. With a focus on personalised care, Akari Care offers flexibility, training, and a supportive work culture. The company employs various strategies like recognition schemes and retail discounts to motivate and reward employees. Akari Care is dedicated to the ongoing professional development of its staff and offers fully funded training opportunities.
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
No specific qualifications are stated, but desirable traits include a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an 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
North Shields
NE29 6XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)