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 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 you access 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 everyo
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be integral to maintaining the wellbeing of our residents by providing exceptional care services. Your role will involve working closely with colleagues and embracing our community's values of kindness and dignity. Daily tasks range from assisting with personal care to meal assistance, always ensuring residents choices and individuality are respected. For this rewarding position, being kind, caring, a good team player, and having effective communication and adaptability skills are vital. The job offers a competitive hourly wage of £13.45, plus benefits like employer pension contributions, flexible hours, access to an app for wages, participation in recognition schemes, free uniforms, and DBS checks. Additionally, you will receive 28 days of annual leave and access to fully funded training. No matter your level of experience, if you possess the values of personalized care, trust, community, and kindness, Akari Care is eager to have you join the team.
About us
Akari Care is a reputed care provider dedicated to offering outstanding and personalized care to its residents, ensuring they lead valued and fulfilled lives. Operating primarily in social care, Akari Care believes in fostering an environment where residents' individuality is respected and celebrated. Staff are integral to nurturing this environment, working collaboratively as a team to deliver exceptional service and support. Employees are valued and considered a crucial part of Akari Cares mission to provide personalized, kind, and trustworthy care to all residents. More than just a workplace, Akari Care offers an engaging community atmosphere with support systems for welfare and well-being. The organization emphasizes flexibility in work patterns and provides comprehensive training and development opportunities, highlighting its dedication to staff growth and satisfaction.
Details
- Date posted: 15 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.45 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1516375904
- Job locations: Akari Care, Llanrwst, LL27 0HE, 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, flexible, approachable, engaging, respectful.
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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 £13.45 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.
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