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%
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for helping maintain the wellbeing of our residents by providing outstanding care. This role involves working closely with colleagues and being part of the wider Akari Care team. You will be assisting residents with daily living activities, which may include personal care, meal assistance, and spending quality time with them. Akari Care values creating an environment where residents are respected, valued, and retain their dignity and individuality. Candidates should be kind, caring, flexible, and willing to adapt to changes on short notice. Warmth and the ability to engage are essential, as are good communication skills to build relationships. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to earned wages through the Wage Stream app, and several recognition and referral schemes. Additional perks include access to retail discounts, uniform provision, and paid DBS check costs.
About us
Akari Care is committed to providing a high level of care and well-being for their residents. The organisation is passionate about creating an environment that ensures residents feel valued and respected, allowing them to live fulfilled lives. At Akari Care, maintaining the individuality and dignity of residents is a priority, and care is delivered in a personalized manner to uphold these core values. The company encourages a team-oriented approach and expects all employees to work collaboratively with colleagues. Beyond offering care services, Akari Care supports the ongoing professional development of its staff by providing fully funded training opportunities. They also prioritize the welfare and well-being of their employees, offering varied employee benefits, including flexible working hours and recognition schemes. Akari Care is known for its supportive and engaging community environment, where every member, both residents and staff, is respected.
Details
- Date posted: 15 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1516375908
- Job locations: Akari Care, Chapeltown, S35 2YH, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and flexibility are preferred.
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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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