Package Description:

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 Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. 

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect. 

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will  include but is not limited to: internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards. 

By showing us you can match our values with the right 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  

• Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping 

• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems 

• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery  

• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach 

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice 

• 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’s 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 grow and develop both personally and professionally  

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included 

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Package Description:

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

We offer up to £1500 welcome bonus (subject to T&Cs) for all nurses joining our permanent team.

We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect.

As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment.

We never compromise on the quality of our services as a cohesive team consisting of internal colleagues and also an extended range of externally qualified professionals which makes up our overall ‘care community’. Our aim is to help maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual.

Whether you are experienced working in elderly care or are new to the sector, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadn’t guessed, our values are:

·        Personalised

·        Kind

·        Caring

·        Trusted

·        Community 

If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.

About you

·        Are a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions

·        A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach

·        Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively

·        Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues

·        Good communication and relationship building skills

·        Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

·        Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

·        Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What’s in it for you: 

·        A competitive salary of a minimum of £21.20 per hour

·        Employers pension contribution of 3%

·        Annual NMC fees paid

·        We offer Wagestream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn            it.

·        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)

·        Fully funded training and development

·        Support with personal development plans

·        The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

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