Job summary

Package Description: About the role and Akari Care 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. 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. Youll 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 hadnt 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

The Care Assistant role at Akari Care involves providing personalised nursing and residential care within the England and Wales communities. This position emphasizes collaboration with the Akari Care team to ensure the well-being of residents. Tasks vary daily, including assisting with personal care and meals, which requires a kind and caring approach. Akari Care values individuality, dignity, and fulfillment in its care. Whether experienced in care or new to the field, Akari Care seeks individuals who value community, kindness, and trust to join their team.

About us

Akari Care is a renowned provider of personalized nursing and residential care across England and Wales. They focus on maintaining an environment where residents are valued, respected, and retain individuality and dignity. Akari Care promotes a community-oriented workplace that prioritizes the well-being of its residents. Their values include Personalisation, Kindness, Caring, Trust, and Community engagement. Employees at Akari Care are committed to providing outstanding care and creating an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for both staff and residents. Akari Care's services are tailored to the unique needs and preferences of each resident, ensuring they lead fulfilled lives.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.22 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1554789482

Job locations

Akari Care

Swadlincote

DE12 8AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

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. 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.

Youll 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 hadnt guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• 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

Whats in it for you

• A competitive salary
• 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

Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:About the role and Akari CareAkari 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. 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.Youll 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 hadnt guessed, our values are:PersonalisedKindCaringTrustedCommunItyIf you share our values then we would love to hear from you.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 treatedWhats in it for youA competitive salaryEmployer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsRecognition 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 wellbeing support

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Akari Care looks for individuals with a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, and respect for others. Experience in care is beneficial but not essential, as they value a commitment to the organization's values more highly.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Akari Care looks for individuals with a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, and respect for others. Experience in care is beneficial but not essential, as they value a commitment to the organization's values more highly.

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

Swadlincote

DE12 8AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Swadlincote

DE12 8AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)