Job summary
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 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
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be essential in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents by providing outstanding care. You will collaborate with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to ensure that residents are valued, respected, and leading fulfilled lives. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, including personal care and meals, and providing companionship. We emphasize working together to make a difference and respecting individual choices by offering personalized care and support. Candidates should have a kind and caring nature, enjoy teamwork, possess good communication skills, and be adaptable. A warm, approachable persona and mutual respect are crucial.
About us
Akari Care is a renowned care provider dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging community for its residents. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional care by fostering a compassionate environment where individuals feel valued and respected. We are devoted to maintaining the dignity, individuality, and personal fulfillment of all residents. At Akari Care, the team is at the heart of our operations, collaborating to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve. We offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, and numerous benefits, reflecting our investment in our team and residents.
Details
- Date posted: 21 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1540076305
- Job locations: Akari Care, Rochester, ME2 4JS, United Kingdom
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.
- A competitive salary
- 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:
- Personalised
- Kind
- Caring
- Trusted
- Community
If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, warm and engaging personality
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This advert is for Care Assistant - BANK with Akari Care Limited in Akari Care, Rochester, ME2 4JS, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.22 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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