# Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/dd54dd85-f939-4ec2-bfe7-e556e666f23d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/dd54dd85-f939-4ec2-bfe7-e556e666f23d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Town:** Gateshead - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.55 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-17T14:01:31.037Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-0862?employerCode=W0033 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1517757554&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## 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 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. ### Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Newcastle, you will play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, and meals. This role requires a kind, caring nature, good communication skills, and adaptability to sudden changes. The job offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, flexible working patterns, and benefits like Wage Stream, uniform provision, and full training. An engaging work environment with recognition schemes and retail discounts is available. Candidates should embrace Akari Cares values: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community. ### About us Akari Care is a dedicated care organisation focused on maintaining the wellbeing of its residents through high-quality, personalised care. The team at Akari Care is committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, retain their individuality, and lead fulfilled lives. Offering both experienced and new carers opportunities to make a difference, Akari Care prioritises collaboration and community. Employees benefit from competitive pay, flexible working hours, and an array of supportive services, including training and pension contributions. Akari Care is a place where everyone involved shares core values that enhance the lives of residents. ### Details - Date posted: 17 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.55 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 1517757554 - Job locations: Akari Care, Newcastle, NE2 1TL, 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. ## Job Details 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 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. ## Job Description As a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Newcastle, you will play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, and meals. This role requires a kind, caring nature, good communication skills, and adaptability to sudden changes. The job offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, flexible working patterns, and benefits like Wage Stream, uniform provision, and full training. An engaging work environment with recognition schemes and retail discounts is available. Candidates should embrace Akari Cares values: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community. ## 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, flexibility, and a warm and engaging persona. 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