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 t
Main duties of the job This position requires a kind and caring individual who enjoys supporting others and working in a team setting. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, where no day is the same. This could include personal care, helping with meals, or just spending time with residents. The goal is to create an environment where residents feel valued and live fulfilling lives. You will need good communication skills, flexibility, and adaptability. The job offers a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour, with benefits such as a pension contribution, flexible working hours, and a supportive community environment.
About us Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care services within communities across England and Wales. The organisation places a high value on creating an environment where residents are respected, valued, and able to live dignified and fulfilling lives. The care provided is personalised to the needs of each resident, and Akari Care seeks individuals who share their values of kindness, caring, trust, community, and a personalised approach to care. The company offers competitive pay and benefits while encouraging a supportive and engaging workplace.
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
The primary qualifications for this role include a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team. Additional skills include flexibility, adaptability to changes, and the ability to engage positively with others. Professional qualifications in care are not explicitly required, making this role suitable for both experienced carers and those new to the field.
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
Stanley
DH9 8AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)