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 As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of residents at Akari Care, which is a recognized provider of personalized nursing and residential care in communities throughout England and Wales. Your role involves providing outstanding care, working in sync with colleagues and the broader Akari Care team. Your dedication will ensure the residents feel valued, respected, maintain their individuality and dignity, and live fulfilled lives. The role involves assisting residents with their daily living activities, which may include aiding in personal care, meal times, or simply spending quality time with them. Akari Care values personalized, kind, caring, and trusted community service, and seeks individuals who embody these principles. The work environment at Akari Care offers an engaging community where respect is paramount and everyone is treated with dignity. The company is committed to the welfare and wellbeing of both residents and staff.
About us Akari Care is a trusted and well-known provider of nursing and residential care services across local communities in England and Wales. The company is dedicated to offering personalized care to residents, ensuring they feel valued, respected, and maintain their individuality while leading fulfilled lives. The care services are designed to support daily living activities of the residents, respecting their preferences and providing compassionate and dignified care. Akari Care emphasizes a collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork among its staff to deliver exceptional care. The organization deeply values kindness, caring, personalized service, trust, and community, making it a prominent choice for individuals seeking reliable care for their loved ones. Besides, Akari Care offers competitive compensation and benefits to its employees as part of its commitment to staff welfare and development. Overall, Akari Care aims to foster an inclusive and respectful community for both residents and staff.
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 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
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)