Care Assistant

Job description

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the well-being of our residents by providing outstanding care and support. You will be kind, caring, and committed to creating an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and able to live fulfilled lives. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and engaging community environment.Main duties of the job In this role, you will assist our residents with their daily living activities, which could include helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with them. You will work closely with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to ensure our residents receive personalized care and support that respects their individual choices and needs. The job requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable personality to build positive relationships with the residents.About us Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality care services, with a focus on creating an environment where residents can thrive and maintain their dignity and independence. The company is committed to delivering personalized, kind, and caring support to its residents, and fostering a strong sense of community within its care homes.Job responsibilities About the roleAs 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 youKind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a teamGood communication skills and able to build relationshipsFlexibility and adaptable to changes at short noticeWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedWhat is in it for you.Employer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsWe offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess to a percentage of your pay as you earn itRecognition schemes, rewarding referral schemes and access to retail discountsUniform provided and DBS check costs paid28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)Fully funded training and developmentAn engaging community environment where everyone is respectedWelfare and well-being supportWhether 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:KindCaringCommunityIf you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.Person Specification Qualifications While previous experience in a care setting is preferred, it is not essential. The key qualities we are looking for are a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents.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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swadlincote

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English