# Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/a904afe0-aa91-47df-ba48-b3743c787c73 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/a904afe0-aa91-47df-ba48-b3743c787c73.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ER, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Care support worker - **Salary:** £13.22 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-12-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-03T15:01:24.718Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1314 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1558205789&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 you access 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 ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be instrumental in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents by providing exceptional care. This role involves collaborating with colleagues and the larger Akari Care team. Your primary responsibility will be to assist residents with their daily living needs, which may range from personal care to sharing a meal or simply spending time with them. Akari Care values a supportive environment where residents are respected, valued, and able to live fulfilling lives. The desired candidate should be kind, caring, have great communication skills, and be adaptable to changes. Responsibilities include providing personalized care and respecting residents' individual choices. Benefits offered include a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to the Wage Stream app, recognition schemes, retail discounts, and full training and development. Uniforms are provided and DBS check costs are covered. ### About us Akari Care is a dedicated provider of residential care and support for the elderly. With a commitment to maintaining a respectful, supportive, and personalized living environment, Akari Care places great emphasis on ensuring that each resident retains their dignity, individuality, and ability to live a fulfilled life. The organization operates with a team-centered approach, involving both staff and the wider Akari Care community to collaborate effectively. Ekari Care values kindness, communication, flexibility, and respect, offering its staff a chance to make a meaningful difference in residents lives while receiving benefits such as a competitive salary, pension contributions, and workplace flexibility. Opportunities in Akari Care cater to both new and experienced carers, underscoring their inclusive and supportive workplace ethos. ### Details - Date posted: 03 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.22 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1558205789 - Job locations: Akari Care, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ER, 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** - Kindness, good communication skills, flexibility, team-player attitude, and a caring nature ## 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.