# Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/503799a0-018c-4a1e-9b22-2fe900aa0d62 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/503799a0-018c-4a1e-9b22-2fe900aa0d62.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Whitley Bay, NE26 2EU, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Care support worker - **Salary:** £13.22 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-20T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-21T13:17:08.657Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1261 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1553643189&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.akaricare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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% 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 developmentAn 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. ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be vital in ensuring the wellbeing of our residents by delivering exceptional care. Collaborating closely with our team and being dedicated to creating an environment of respect, dignity, and individuality for our residents is crucial. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, emphasizing personalized care and support. Candidates should possess a kind nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a respectful demeanor. The job offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible hours, and additional benefits like Wage stream, recognition schemes, and fully funded training. ### About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to residents, ensuring they maintain their individuality and dignity in a supportive environment. The organization values respect, kindness, and personalized care, offering a collaborative atmosphere where team members can make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. Akari Care promotes an engaging community where everyone is respected, emphasizing employee welfare and development. With a commitment to professional growth, Akari Care provides fully funded training and supports employees through flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits, including competitive salaries, pension contributions, and recognition schemes. The organization is unwavering in its dedication to creating a fulfilling and respectful environment for both residents and staff. ### Details - Date posted: 21 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.22 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1553643189 - Job locations: Akari Care, Whitley Bay, NE26 2EU, 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** - The ideal candidate should have a kind and caring nature, enjoy supporting others, and possess good communication skills. Additionally, they should be flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. An approachable and engaging persona is important, as is the ability to treat others with respect. Experience in a similar role is beneficial, but not required as training and development will be provided. A commitment to the values of personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused care is essential. ## 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.