Job summary
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

• A competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• 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

Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be essential in supporting the wellness of our residents. Your role will involve delivering outstanding care in a team environment, ensuring that residents are valued, respected, and maintain their dignity and individuality. Daily responsibilities may include helping with personal care, assisting during meals, or simply spending quality time with residents, tailoring support to their personal preferences. The role requires a kind, caring nature, strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work well in a team. We offer competitive salaries, a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, and access to retail discounts. Additionally, we provide uniforms and cover DBS check costs. We value employees who share our commitment to personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-centric values.

About us
Akari Care is a dedicated provider of residential care services, committed to upholding the dignity and individuality of each resident by offering tailor-made care and support. Our team is composed of compassionate professionals who are focused on creating a warm and engaging environment, ensuring that residents lead fulfilling lives. We value our staff's contributions and offer a competitive salary package, including essential benefits such as a pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and access to a variety of discounts. As part of our community, you will receive full training and development, recognition for your work, and a supportive team setting. We aim to respect each individual's choices and ensure that our services are reflective of their needs. Our values are deeply rooted in providing trusted, personalised, and kind care, fostering a community where everyone is treated with respect.

Closing date: 04 January 2027

Salary: £13.22 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time

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 contact details
Recruitment Team, Akari Care, recruitment@akaricare.co.uk