Care Assistant - Bank

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

The Care Assistant role at Akari Care encompasses the vital responsibility of maintaining residents' wellbeing by delivering exceptional care. This involves working collaboratively with Akari Care teams to create a nurturing environment where residents feel valued and respected, preserving their individuality and dignity. The role includes helping residents with daily activities such as personal care and meals, ensuring that their preferences and choices are honored through personalized support. The position requires individuals who are naturally kind, caring, and communicative, able to adapt to changes, and embody a warm and engaging demeanor. In return, the role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, and access to Wage stream, retail discounts, and recognition schemes. Additionally, employees receive 28 days of annual leave, fully funded training, and development opportunities, fostering a supportive and engaging community work environment.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to its residents, emphasizing the importance of a caring and supportive environment that prioritizes individuality and dignity. The organization values cooperation among its teams, promoting a workplace culture where employees are respected and motivated to make a real difference in residents' lives. Akari Care offers its staff competitive pay, pension contributions, flexible scheduling, and several employee benefits, including access to an app for pay management, recognition schemes, and retail discounts. The company ensures that employees are fully supported through funded training and welfare support, empowering them to excel in their roles. Akari Care is committed to nurturing a community where everyone feels respected and valued, aligning with its core values of personalization, kindness, caring, trust, and community. The organization is open to hiring both experienced carers and those beginning a career in care, fostering an inclusive and encouraging environment for professional growth.

Details

• Date posted: 05 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.22 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1547450527
• Job locations: Akari Care, North Shields, NE29 6XP, 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.