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
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be integral to ensuring our residents' well-being through outstanding care, working closely with peers and the wider team. This position requires a compassionate individual dedicated to fostering a respectful and supportive environment for residents to maintain their individuality, dignity, and a sense of fulfillment. Daily responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, meals, and spending quality time with them, adapting to their individual needs and choices for personalized support. The role calls for a kind, caring nature alongside strong communication skills and teamwork abilities. Flexibility, adaptability, and a warm, approachable demeanor are valued traits. Akari Care provides a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, flexible working options, and several employee benefits including recognition and referral schemes, retail discounts, and paid DBS check costs. Fully funded training and development opportunities ensure continuous learning.
About us
Akari Care is a distinguished healthcare provider known for its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care services to the elderly. With a focus on preserving dignity and promoting individuality, the company strives to create an environment where residents feel valued and respected. Akari Care believes in personalized care and works collaboratively with staff, residents, and their families to fulfill this mission. They are committed to the professional growth of their staff, offering ample training and development resources to enhance skills. Akari Care fosters an inclusive work culture, emphasizing teamwork, mutual respect, and compassion. Their recognition schemes and employee benefits demonstrate a dedication to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace. Retail discounts, flexible working hours, and a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing make Akari Care an attractive employer in the healthcare sector. The company is driven by a set of values that prioritize kindness, trust, community spirit, and the delivery of top-notch care services.
Details
- Date posted: 30 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.22 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1522327145
- 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
- Kind and caring nature; Good communication skills; Teamwork; Flexibility; Warm personality; Respects others
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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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