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. About you Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and w
Main duties of the job
The role of a Care Assistant at Akari Care involves providing personalised nursing and residential care services to residents across England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you will work collaboratively to ensure the wellbeing of residents through exceptional care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, personal care, and meal assistance, as well as spending quality time with residents. The role values kindness, respect, and the ability to work as part of a team, offering flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Akari Care values include personalised service, kindness, trust, and community. Employees are expected to align with these values.
About us
Akari Care is a well-established provider of personalised nursing and residential care services operating within local communities across England and Wales. The organisation is committed to maintaining an environment where residents are respected, valued, and able to live life with dignity and fulfillment. Akari Care emphasizes the importance of personalized support and collaborative teamwork to ensure outstanding care for residents. Their values - Personalized, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community - are central to their operation, and they seek to employ individuals who resonate with these principles and are dedicated to making a positive impact.
Details
- Date posted: 27 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1531062065
- Job locations: Akari Care, Wallsend, NE28 9RH, 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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No formal qualifications are required; however, a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an approachable persona are essential.
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This advert is for Care Assistant - Nights with Akari Care Limited in Wallsend, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.22. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Sep 2026.
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