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 looki
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for assisting residents with daily living activities, ensuring their wellbeing through outstanding care. This role involves collaborating with colleagues to create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and maintain their individuality and dignity. The position requires a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changes. Duties may involve personal care, meal assistance, or spending time with residents. We're seeking individuals who align with our values of being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and contributing to the community.
About us Akari Care is a distinguished provider of nursing and residential care services across communities in England and Wales. The organisation is committed to delivering personalised care that respects and maintains the dignity and individuality of each resident. At the core of Akari Cares mission is the provision of compassionate, adapted care that aligns with the distinct needs and preferences of its residents. Through a caring and collaborative environment, Akari Care ensures that residents can lead fulfilled lives while being part of a respectful community. Every staff member, regardless of their experience, is valued and encouraged to make meaningful contributions to the wellbeing of those they care for.
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, adaptability, and a warm, approachable persona are essential.
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
NE5 3AB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)