This role as a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Blyth involves providing outstanding care and support to residents, ensuring their wellbeing, dignity, and independence. You will be part of a dedicated team committed to creating a caring and personalized environment for the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, meals, and social engagement. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to deliver personalized and compassionate care, respecting the individual choices and needs of the residents.
About us
Akari Care is a leading provider of residential and nursing care services, dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for the people they serve. With a strong focus on personalized care and community engagement, Akari Care aims to empower residents to live fulfilling lives while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Job responsibilities
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.
* Employer pension contribution of 3%
* Flexible working hours and patterns
* We offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess 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:
* Kind
* Caring
* Community
If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to providing excellent care 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.
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