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Domestic Assistant


Location
Gateshead, England
Salary
£12.76 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Jul 2026
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Job summary

Please note this is a 20hr contract. If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives. By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

Main duties of the job

This role is a 20-hour contract where you will be working as a Domestic Assistant passionate about making a positive difference in older people's lives. You will collaborate with the domestic and laundry teams and maintain cleanliness and hygiene to high standards. Adaptability and a focus on resident care are crucial, emphasizing continual improvement. The role requires adhering to all policies ensuring the clean and healthy environment for residents while granting them dignity. Individuals aligning with our values of personalized excellence and community spirit will find career development opportunities in knowledge, skills, and abilities to support elderly care.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing high-quality care environments where respect and personalized care for residents are paramount. As an award-winning organization, Akari Care seeks to build long-term careers for individuals passionate about elderly care. They aim to create environments where residents feel valued, respected, and maintain their dignity. Akari Care offers competitive salaries and benefits, including pension contributions, recognition schemes, and valuable experience for personal and professional development. They support staff through fully funded training programs, uniform and DBS costs, and flexible working patterns, fostering an inclusive community environment that respects and values everyone.

Details

  • Date posted: 01 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12.76 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: 1522369435
  • Job locations: Akari Care, Nantwich, ME2 4JS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

**Please note this is a 20hr contract**

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

  • Experience of working within similar environment
  • A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
  • Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
  • Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
  • Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
  • Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
  • Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

  • A competitive salary
  • Pension contribution of 5%
  • Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
  • Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
  • 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
  • Flexible working patterns
  • Fully funded training and development
  • Support with personal development plans.
  • The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
  • An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in a similar environment, caring nature, adaptability, strong work ethic, resilience, and respect for others.

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