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.
Main duties of the job
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 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 and, through the adherence to all policies and procedures, ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
About us
Akari Care is an established provider of elderly care, recognised through various awards, that focuses on creating a supportive and respectful environment for both residents and staff. The organisation’s primary objective is to offer individualized and compassionate care to the elderly, emphasizing respect and dignity for residents. Akari Care endeavours to foster a community spirit within their care homes, ensuring an engaging and inclusive environment for all involved. Employees are expected to align with the values of personalised excellence and compassionate care, leading to supportive and rewarding interactions with residents. The organisation provides a variety of benefits to its staff, including competitive salaries, pension contributions, recognition schemes, and personal development support. Through continuous training and unique development opportunities, Akari Care ensures that its employees are supported in providing the highest standard of care, catering to the diverse needs of its residents.
Job responsibilities
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. 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 the 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:
- 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)
- 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.
Qualifications
- Experience of working within a similar environment, a caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach, flexibility, adaptability to changes at short notice, strong work ethic, solution‑based approach to problem‑solving, ability to work well under pressure, warm, approachable, and engaging persona, respect for everyone, and resilience.
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.
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