Job summary
Please check the location before applying 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, tre
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a crucial role in supporting our residents' wellbeing through outstanding care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, such as personal care and meal support, while respecting individual choices and maintaining a dignified environment. You should have a kind and caring nature, strong communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes. At Akari Care, we offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits such as employer pension contributions, access to Wage stream, uniform provision, and fully funded training opportunities. You will become part of an engaging community environment where respect and individual support are prioritized. We value kindness, personalization, and community, aiming to make a positive difference in residents' lives.
About us
Akari Care is committed to providing outstanding care to its residents, ensuring they are valued, respected, and able to lead dignified and fulfilled lives. As a Care Assistant, you will collaborate with colleagues and the broader Akari Care team to ensure high-quality personalized care. We offer a supportive work environment with recognition schemes, referral rewards, retail discounts, and access to Wage stream, allowing you to access a percentage of your pay as you earn it. We highly value kindness, personalization, and trust within our community, aiming to create an inclusive and engaging environment for both residents and staff.
Details
- Date posted: 10 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.45 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1525410393
- Job locations: Akari Care, Llanrwst, LL27 0HE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
***Please check the location before applying***
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
- Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
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This advert is for Care Assistant with Akari Care Limited in Gateshead, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.45 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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