
Job summary
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents.
Main duties of the job
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives. By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
About us
Akari Care is a renowned provider of elderly care, and it operates award-winning homes that strive to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and offered personalized care. They focus on making a real and positive difference in the lives of older people. Akari Care is dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, aiming to provide a clean and healthy environment that respects and retains the individuality and dignity of its residents. The organisation values passionate individuals who thrive on making a difference and align with their values of personalised excellence, community spirit, and having a kind, caring, and compassionate nature.
Details
- Date posted: 30 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.76 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1522339389
- Job locations: Akari Care, Crewe, CW5 8AB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.
We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.
Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.
By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.
What we require from you:
- Experience of working within similar environment
- A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
- Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
- Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
- Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
- Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
- Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
- Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
What is in it for you:
- A competitive salary
- Pension contribution of 5%
- Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
- Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
- 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
- Flexible working patterns
- Fully funded training and development
- Support with personal development plans.
- The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
- An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within similar environment. A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving. Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona. Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated. Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.
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