About the roleAs 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 youKind 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 treatedWhat is in it for you.A competitive salaryEmployer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsWe offer Wage stream – an app allowing youaccess to a percentage of your pa
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant employed by Akari Care, you are instrumental in ensuring our residents’ wellbeing through exceptional care. Your tasks range from aiding personal care to providing meals, or simply spending quality time with residents, all while respecting their personal choices. The role demands a warm, kind-hearted individual with strong communication skills, adaptability, and a team-oriented mindset. We value those who can treat others respectfully, maintaining the dignity of our residents. The job offers competitive salaries, pension contributions, flexible work patterns, and benefits like access to earned wages and retail discounts. Furthermore, Akari Care supports your professional growth with fully funded training opportunities, and insists on a harmonious work environment where respect is mutual, underlining their core values: personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented.
About us
Akari Care is known for its commitment to providing outstanding care in a supportive environment, where residents feel valued and respected. Our core mission is to offer individualized care solutions that retain the dignity and respect of each resident, promoting a life that is fulfilling and rich with personal relationships. As part of the Akari Care team, your role extends beyond basic caregiving; you contribute to a community-centered approach, ensuring that our core values of kindness, care, and trust resonate through every action. Akari Care also continually invests in staff development to enhance skill sets, ensuring that each employee can provide the best possible care while growing professionally within a supportive and dynamic team. These foundational beliefs not only improve the quality of life for residents but also foster a participative and engaging workplace culture.
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.
- 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:
- Kind
- Caring
- Community
If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- No formal qualifications are explicitly required, but a caring nature, good communication skills, and adaptability 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.
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