# Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/a9c0bad5-1164-4717-b829-bd5547f37dae - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/a9c0bad5-1164-4717-b829-bd5547f37dae.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Location:** Akari Care, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.55 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T20:02:07.791Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-1123 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1539804434&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. ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you'll maintain residents' wellbeing through outstanding care and collaboration with colleagues. This role involves assisting residents with daily living, including personal care and meals, while creating a respectful and dignified environment. The ideal candidate has a kind nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an engaging personality. Benefits include a competitive salary, 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, and access to Wage stream, along with training, retail discounts, and a respectful community environment. Whether experienced or new to care, Akari Care seeks individuals who align with their values: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community. ### About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care tailored to each residents unique needs. The organization emphasizes creating a caring and respect-filled environment, ensuring that each resident feels valued and retains their dignity and individuality. Akari Cares team of dedicated and compassionate staff members work collaboratively to support residents in leading fulfilling lives. They focus on fostering a supportive and engaging community, where both residents and employees feel a sense of belonging and are treated with kindness and respect. Akari Care is committed to continuous development and training, providing employees with the resources and opportunities to enhance their skills and deliver exceptional care. By prioritizing the wellbeing of both residents and staff, Akari Care strives to create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of those they serve. ### Details - Date posted: 20 August 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.55 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1539804434 - Job locations: Akari Care, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB, 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** - Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and an adaptable, flexible attitude. ## 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.