Job requirements
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Essential
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- Qualifications
Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, ability to build relationships, and a warm, approachable persona.
Desirable
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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.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. Your responsibilities will include assisting residents with daily living, which may involve helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them. The role requires a kind, caring nature and commitment to maintaining an environment where residents are valued, respected, and retain their individuality. The aim is to support residents in leading fulfilled lives by respecting their individual choices and providing personalised care.
About us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are committed to maintaining environments in which residents are valued and respected. Akari Care focuses on providing outstanding care and support to ensure residents lead fulfilled lives. The organization values qualities such as kindness, trust, community, personalization, and care. They strive to work collaboratively to make a difference in the lives of residents, ensuring their dignity and individuality are respected. Akari Care supports its staff with flexible working hours, funded training, and development opportunities.
Details
- Date posted: 05 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1547450539
- Job locations: Akari Care, Whitley Bay, NE26 2EU, 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
- 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 - Nights with Akari Care Limited in Whitley Bay, England. It is listed as a Care support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.22 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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