Job Summary
The role of a Care Assistant at Akari Care is to provide outstanding care and support to the residents, ensuring their wellbeing, dignity, and fulfillment. You will be an integral part of the Akari Care team, working collaboratively to create a caring and personalized environment for the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with daily living activities such as personal care, meals, and social interactions. You will be expected to have a kind and caring nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes. Akari Care values personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented care, and they are looking for individuals who share these values.
About Us
Akari Care is a leading provider of care services, dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for their residents. They have a strong focus on personalized care, empowering their residents to lead fulfilling lives while respecting their individuality and dignity.
Date posted
14 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.02 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1248214145
Job locations
Akari Care, Yarm, TS15 9EH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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.
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's In It For You
* A competitive salary of £12.02 per hour
* Employer pension contribution of 3%
* Flexible working hours and patterns
* We offer Wage stream - an app allowing you access 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. If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
Qualifications Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting and a kind, caring, and flexible nature are highly desirable.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Akari Care Limited
Address: Akari Care, Yarm, TS15 9EH
Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk
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