# Care Assistant - Nights > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-nights/90e99ef1-a632-481c-8bbb-913f3c4e6dca - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-nights/90e99ef1-a632-481c-8bbb-913f3c4e6dca.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Town:** Gateshead - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £12.70 to £13.22 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T13:05:06.612Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-0897?employerCode=W0033 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522235503&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 t ### Main duties of the job This position requires a kind and caring individual who enjoys supporting others and working in a team setting. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, where no day is the same. This could include personal care, helping with meals, or just spending time with residents. The goal is to create an environment where residents feel valued and live fulfilling lives. You will need good communication skills, flexibility, and adaptability. The job offers a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour, with benefits such as a pension contribution, flexible working hours, and a supportive community environment. ### About us Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care services within communities across England and Wales. The organisation places a high value on creating an environment where residents are respected, valued, and able to live dignified and fulfilling lives. The care provided is personalised to the needs of each resident, and Akari Care seeks individuals who share their values of kindness, caring, trust, community, and a personalised approach to care. The company offers competitive pay and benefits while encouraging a supportive and engaging workplace. ### Details - Date posted: 29 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.70 to £13.22 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1522235503 - Job locations: Akari Care, Stanley, DH9 8AD, 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** - The primary qualifications for this role include a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team. Additional skills include flexibility, adaptability to changes, and the ability to engage positively with others. Professional qualifications in care are not explicitly required, making this role suitable for both experienced carers and those new to the field. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.