Job summary
Package Description: Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. We offer up to £1500 welcome bonus (subject to T&Cs) for all nurses joining our permanent team. We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect. As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment. We never compromise on the quality of our services as a cohesive team consisting of internal colleagues and also an extended range of externally qualified professionals which makes up our overall care community. Our aim is to help maintain the identity and dignity of our residents.
Main duties of the job
We offer up to £1500 welcome bonus for all nurses joining our permanent team. We seek additional Nurses who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of older people. You will play a hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to residents, leading and mentoring a team to create a warm and inclusive environment. Our homes offer clinical experiences and opportunities to enhance and expand your skills, enabling personal and professional growth. We focus on maintaining the identity and dignity of our residents. Whether experienced in elderly care or new to the sector, join us to share our values: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, Community. We provide a competitive salary, pension contribution, Wagestream app access, recognition and referral schemes, uniform, DBS check, 28 days annual leave, training, and development opportunities.
About us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care across England and Wales. Our focus is on making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. We maintain high standards of clinical and medical care, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for residents. Our team consists of both internal colleagues and external qualified professionals, forming a cohesive care community. At Akari Care, we value Personalisation, Kindness, Care, Trust, and Community. We offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities for professional growth, supporting the personal and career development of our staff. We aim to ensure that our residents live life to the fullest, with a focus on retaining their identity and dignity.
Details
- Date posted: 08 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £22.06 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1513937710
- Job locations: Akari Care, Gateshead, NE9 6RL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.
We offer up to £1500 welcome bonus (subject to T&Cs) for all nurses joining our permanent team.
We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.
Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect.
As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment.
We never compromise on the quality of our services as a cohesive team consisting of internal colleagues and also an extended range of externally qualified professionals which makes up our overall care community. Our aim is to help maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual.
Whether you are experienced working in elderly care or are new to the sector, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadnt guessed, our values are:
Personalised
Kind
Caring
Trusted
Community
If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
About you
Are a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions
A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach
Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues
Good communication and relationship building skills
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
Whats in it for you:
A competitive salary of a minimum of £21.20 per hour
Employers pension contribution of 3%
Annual NMC fees paid
We offer Wagestream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
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)
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans
The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
AKNUR
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions.
- - Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and delegate effectively.
- - Coaching style leadership mentality to empower colleagues.
- - Good communication and relationship building skills.
- - Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
- - Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
- - Respect for everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
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This advert is for Registered Nurse - Bank with Akari Care Limited in Gateshead, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £22.06 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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