Job summary
About the role As a Bank 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 treat
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Care Assistant, you will be responsible for enhancing the wellbeing of residents by providing exceptional care and working alongside both colleagues and the Akari Care team. Your primary responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities, which can include personal care, preparing and serving meals, and spending quality time with residents. Your goal will be fostering an environment in which residents feel valued, respected, and are able to maintain their individuality and dignity. Essential attributes for this role include being kind, caring, and possessing strong communication skills to establish effective relationships. Additionally, flexibility and adaptability to swiftly changing situations is crucial. The role offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including a pension contribution, access to a wage streaming app, and comprehensive training. Whether experienced in care or new to the field, those who share the values of personalisation, kindness, and trust are encouraged to apply.
About us
Akari Care is an organisation dedicated to providing exceptional care for residents, ensuring their wellbeing and quality of life. The team values creating an environment where each resident is recognized as an individual, treated with respect, dignity, and kindness. Akari Care is committed to enhancing the living experience of its residents through personalised and compassionate care. The care staff is supported in their roles with competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and a suite of benefits such as employer pension contributions, training, and development opportunities. Furthermore, the organisation emphasizes the importance of community, believing in recognizing and rewarding the efforts of their staff. Akari Cares mission is to foster a supportive and engaging environment where everyone is treated with due respect and care, reflecting the core values of personalisation and a community-centric approach. Sharing these values is crucial for those looking to join the team.
Details
- Date posted: 15 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1516375902
- Job locations: Akari Care, Parbold, WN8 7TG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the role
As a Bank 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, and adaptability.
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This advert is for Care Assistant - Bank with Akari Care Limited in Gateshead, North East and Yorkshire, England. 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 14 Aug 2026.
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