Maintenance

Job summary

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 Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect. Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around

Main duties of the job

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, Akari Care is the place for you. We aim to create an environment where residents are valued, respected, and receive personalised care. We seek a Maintenance Operative who thrives on making a positive difference in older peoples' lives. This hands-on, practical role requires you to be mindful and considerate of individual needs. You will improve residents' quality of life by supporting and engaging with them, fostering a respectful and approachable relationship to ensure they feel secure, dignified, and self-respected. Collaborating with the home Manager and maintenance team, you'll maintain high standards, including interior decoration, grounds maintenance and safety, building repairs, supplies, and utilities. Each day presents challenges that require respect and support for varied resident and colleague needs. Your role involves assessing areas in the home and providing needed attention, ensuring the home remains well-maintained, while sharing your expertise with colleagues to maintain high standards.

About us

Akari Care is known for its commitment to offering quality care for the elderly, aiming to provide a supportive environment where residents feel valued and respected. Their award-winning homes prioritize personalized care, ensuring residents' individual needs are met. Akari Care seeks professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older people, offering roles that go beyond practical maintenance to include fostering positive, respectful relationships with residents. The organization values a community spirit and compassionate nature, providing opportunities for employees to develop skills, support vulnerable adults, and grow personally and professionally. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, and recognition schemes as part of a supportive work environment. The organization is working towards the 'Veteran Friendly Framework' status, demonstrating a commitment to supporting former Armed Forces members and integrating their skills and dedication into their teams, enhancing the community environment they strive to build.

Details

• Date posted: 07 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.42 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1535258038
• Job locations: Akari Care, Wallsend, NE28 7LH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 Maintenance Operative who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Whilst this position is a very hands-on, practical role, it is hugely important to us that you be mindful of and conscientious to individual needs and backgrounds. As part of our home team, you will play a vital role in engaging with, supporting, and improving the quality of lives for our residents. You will carry out your tasks in a way that also promotes an approachable and respectful relationship with our residents to enable them to live a fulfilled and comfortable life with a sense of security, dignity, and self-respect.

Working in collaboration and unison with the home Manager and the wider maintenance team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standards are continually met with regards to maintenance in and around the home. This will include but is not limited to internal decoration; grounds maintenance and safety; building repairs; supplies; and utilities. Each day will present you with challenges which must be unreservedly embraced whilst being respectful and supportive of individual and differing needs of both residents and colleagues. You will continually assess all areas of the home and provide dedicated attention if / when required. Systematically ensuring that the home is well maintained alongside imparting your knowledge to all other colleagues to ensure they adhere to the same high standards.

By showing us you can match our values with the right 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
• Solid maintenance experience, building, DIY, cleaning, and housekeeping
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• General knowledge of plumbing and joinery
• An all-round attitude to maintenance and repairs, with an innovative solution-based approach
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• 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 3%
• 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 grow and develop both personally and professionally.
• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.