Care Assistant - Days

Akari Care; Blyth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

You'll 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 Us

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. The company is committed to providing a caring and supportive environment for its residents, where they can maintain their individuality and dignity.

Date posted: 14 March 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.05 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1250251259

Job locations: Akari Care, Blyth, NE24 1DW

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. 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.

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 hadn't guessed, our values are:

1. Personalised
2. Kind
3. Caring
4. Trusted
5. Community

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

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 £12.05 per hour
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• 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 wellbeing support

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility and adaptability, warm and engaging persona, and respect for everyone.

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, Blyth, NE24 1DW

Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk