Job summary Akari Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) to join their award-winning care home in Choppington. The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in supporting the nursing team and ensuring the highest quality of personalized care for the residents. With a focus on maintaining the dignity and identity of each individual, the CHAPS will collaborate with the nursing staff, family members, and other professionals to deliver a comprehensive care experience. Main duties of the job As a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS), you will be responsible for assisting the nursing team in providing physical, mental, and emotional care to the residents. You will work closely with the nurses to support the day-to-day nursing needs, allowing the nurses to focus on more complex care requirements. This role requires a caring nature, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes. You will be expected to lead by example, motivate the team, and empower your colleagues to deliver the highest quality of personalized care. About us Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning care homes across the UK. With a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, Akari Care is committed to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of its residents. The organisation values personalized excellence, community spirit, and a kind, caring, and compassionate approach to care. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1253795778 Job locations Akari Care Choppington NE62 5JF Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Please note - you will need a CHAPS Qualification for this role Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) 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. We now seek a Care Home Assistant Practitioner who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will assist in looking after the physical, mental and emotional needs of our residents to help us deliver the highest quality, individualised care they require. As one of our Care Home Assistant Practitioners (CHAPs) you will collaboratively work alongside our fully trained Nurses to support and assist with the day to day nursing needs of our residents, thus allowing our Nurses the time and resource to tend to the needs of the more complex nursing requirements of some of our residents. By showing us you can match our values with the right 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. Whilst undertaking a wide range of duties which support the highest quality of personalised medical and clinical care to our residents, you will also help and cooperate with colleagues, family members and our extended range of external qualified professionals which make up our overall care community, to fulfil our aim of helping to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual. What we require from you: Care Home Assistant Practitioner Certification A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues Good communication and relationship building skills Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of £13.50 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) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKSCA Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Please note - you will need a CHAPS Qualification for this role Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) 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. We now seek a Care Home Assistant Practitioner who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will assist in looking after the physical, mental and emotional needs of our residents to help us deliver the highest quality, individualised care they require. As one of our Care Home Assistant Practitioners (CHAPs) you will collaboratively work alongside our fully trained Nurses to support and assist with the day to day nursing needs of our residents, thus allowing our Nurses the time and resource to tend to the needs of the more complex nursing requirements of some of our residents. By showing us you can match our values with the right 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. Whilst undertaking a wide range of duties which support the highest quality of personalised medical and clinical care to our residents, you will also help and cooperate with colleagues, family members and our extended range of external qualified professionals which make up our overall care community, to fulfil our aim of helping to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual. What we require from you: Care Home Assistant Practitioner Certification A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues Good communication and relationship building skills Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice Warm, approachable, and engaging persona Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of £13.50 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) Flexible working patterns Fully funded training and development Support with personal development plans The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included AKSCA Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you must hold a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) certification. Additionally, you should possess a caring nature, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead by example and empower your colleagues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To be considered for this role, you must hold a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) certification. Additionally, you should possess a caring nature, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead by example and empower your colleagues. 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Choppington NE62 5JF Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)