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
• 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. In case you had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of residents by providing outstanding care. Your role includes assisting with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, and spending time with residents to support their individuality and dignity. The role requires a kind, caring nature, and the ability to work well in a team. Good communication skills, flexibility, a warm and engaging persona, and respect for others are crucial. The position offers a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, and access to Wage stream, an app that provides early access to earned pay. Additional benefits include recognition schemes, retail discounts, uniform, DBS check costs paid, fully funded training and development, and 28 days of annual leave. Akari Care values personalization, kindness, caring, trust, and the community, seeking colleagues who share these values.

About us
Akari Care is committed to maintaining a high standard of care for residents by creating an environment where they are valued, respected, and able to live fulfilled lives. The organization prioritizes personalized care and works collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for residents. Employees at Akari Care are recognized for their contributions through competitive salaries, flexible working hours, training opportunities, and access to Wage stream. Akari Care fosters a sense of community and values kindness, trust, and respect. They aim to recruit individuals who share their commitment to personalized and caring service, emphasizing the importance of dignity and individuality for all residents.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Previous experience in care is beneficial but not essential, as training is provided. The role requires good communication and teamwork skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable nature that respects residents' individuality.

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.

Akari Care Limited is an equal opportunities employer.