Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, warm and approachable persona, respect for others.
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Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Package Description: About the role and Akari Care Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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. Youll 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. 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 hadnt guessed, our values are: PersonAlised Kind CAring TRusted CommunIty If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be integral in providing outstanding care to our residents. Working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team, you will support the wellbeing of our residents. The role involves assisting residents with daily living, including personal care, meals, or simply spending quality time with them. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or are embarking on a career in care, your contribution matters. Akari Care values personalised, kind, caring, and respectful interactions, ensuring an environment where residents feel valued and maintain their dignity.
About us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care services. Operating within local communities across England and Wales, Akari Care prides itself on maintaining an environment where residents are valued, respected, and happy. The organization is committed to offering outstanding care with a focus on individual needs and choices. By embracing values such as kindness, caring, trust, and community, Akari Care creates a positive and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Joining Akari Care means becoming a part of a community that makes a real difference in residents lives.
Details
- Date posted: 08 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1560937815
- Job locations: Akari Care, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ER, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
About the role and Akari Care
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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.
Youll 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.
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 hadnt guessed, our values are:
PersonAlised
Kind
CAring
TRusted
CommunIty
If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
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
Whats in it for you
A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour
Employer pension contribution of 3%
Flexible working hours and patterns
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 wellbeing support
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This advert is for Care Assistant - Bank with Akari Care Limited in Newton Aycliffe, England. It is listed as a Care support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.22. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 07 Dec 2026.
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