Job summary
About the roleAs 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 youKind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a teamGood communication skills and able to build relationshipsFlexibility and adaptable to changes at short noticeWarm, approachable, and engaging personaRespect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treatedWhat is in it for you. A competitive salaryEmployer pension contribution of 3%Flexible working hours and patternsWe offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess to a percentage...
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you are vital to the wellbeing of our residents, delivering exceptional care and collaborating with the team. Key aspects of the role include assisting residents with daily living activities, which may involve personal care, meal assistance, and companionship. You must demonstrate kindness, a caring nature, teamwork, good communication skills, and flexibility. We strive to provide personalized care, respecting individual choices, and maintaining an environment where residents are valued and respected. Benefits include a competitive salary, 3% employer pension contributions, flexible working arrangements, and access to Wage stream for earned pay.
About us
Akari Care focuses on creating a caring environment for its residents, ensuring their individuality and dignity are maintained. Operating as a team, Akari emphasizes personalized care and respect for residents' choices, aiming to make a positive difference in their lives. The care team is composed of individuals who are kind, caring, and committed to supporting others, valuing mutual respect. The organisation offers a supportive work environment, flexible working hours, training opportunities, and various recognition and reward schemes to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of its staff.
Details
- Date posted: 30 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1522327152
- Job locations: Akari Care, North Shields, NE29 6XP, 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
- No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and flexibility are essential.
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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 £13.22 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Aug 2026.
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