Job Summary
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'll assist our residents with daily living, helping with personal care, meals or spending time with them.
Main duties of the job
Akari Care is seeking kind and caring Care Assistants who can make a difference for our residents. You'll be responsible for helping our residents with daily living, including personal care, meals, and companionship. The role requires good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable persona. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working, training and development, and a supportive work environment.
About Us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are seeking Care Assistants who share their values of being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.
Date posted
17 February 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.02 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
1232750920
Job locations
Akari Care, Hardwick, TS19 8FR
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'll assist our residents with daily living, which 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
1. Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team
2. Good communication skills and able to build relationships
3. Flexibility and adaptable to changes at short notice
4. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
5. Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
What's in it for you
1. A competitive salary of £12.02 per hour
2. Employer pension contribution of 3%
3. Flexible working hours and patterns
4. Recognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discounts
5. Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
6. 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
7. Fully funded training and development
8. An engaging community environment where everyone is respected
9. Welfare and wellbeing support
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a team 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, Hardwick, TS19 8FR
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk
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