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 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 tra

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents by providing outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring residents are valued and respected. Your responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities like personal care and meals, while fostering an environment where residents maintain their individuality and dignity. We value a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, engaging persona. In return, we offer a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to retail discounts, and full training. Our goal is to respect everyone's individuality and we invite both experienced carers and those new to care to apply, provided they align with our values of personalization, kindness, caring, trust, and community.

About us

Akari Care is a provider of residential care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The organization places a strong emphasis on personalized care, ensuring that each resident is treated with respect, dignity, and kindness. At the core of Akari Care's mission is the belief that a caring environment is one where residents can thrive and lead fulfilling lives. The company values collaboration among its care staff, encouraging teamwork to deliver the best outcomes for residents. By prioritizing flexibility and adaptability, Akari Care ensures responsive care that can adjust to the needs of its residents. With a commitment to professional development, the organization offers fully funded training and development opportunities to staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Through recognition schemes and supportive policies, Akari Care aims to create a workplace where both residents and staff feel valued and respected, reflecting the company's core values of personalization, kindness, caring, trust, and community.

Details

• Date posted: 05 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.22 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1547450523
• Job locations: Akari Care, Wallsend, NE28 9RH, 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.