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Akari Care Limited Care Assistant
The closing date is 31 October 2026
Job summary
About the roleAs 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 salaryEmployer pension contribution of 3% Flexible working hours
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be crucial in supporting the wellbeing of our residents by providing exceptional care. Your role involves working closely with colleagues and the Akari Care team to maintain an environment where each resident is valued and respected, ensuring they retain their individuality, dignity, and lead fulfilling lives. You will assist residents with daily activities, offering personal care and meal support, while respecting their individual choices through personalized care. We are looking for individuals who are kind, caring, communicative, and adaptable. We offer competitive salaries, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, salary advancement options, recognition schemes, and uniform provision. Additionally, employees receive fully funded training and development opportunities and enjoy a respectful community environment. Whether experienced or new to caregiving, we value personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented individuals to join our team and make a positive impact in residents daily lives.
About us
Akari Care is a reputable care provider committed to delivering exceptional care and support to our residents. Our focus lies in fostering an environment where individuals are highly respected and valued, with the aim of maintaining their dignity, individuality, and quality of life. We work diligently to create a nurturing atmosphere that reflects our deep commitment to exceptional caregiving. Our collaborative team spirit includes engaging with residents and working closely with colleagues to ensure they receive outstanding care and support, tailored to their specific needs and preferences. With Akari Care, you will find a motivating community that values kindness, care, and trust, delivered through personalized services that enhance our residents daily lives. Joining our team means becoming part of a community where everyone is treated with respect, support and where welfare and well-being are quintessential aspects of our caregiving philosophy. We are dedicated to continuous learning and development, fostering a caring culture grounded in respect and empathy.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.55 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1544531203
Job locations
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE5 5HQ
United Kingdom
Job description
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 description
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, Flexibility, Warm, approachable, engaging persona, Respectful
Qualifications
Essential
- Kind and caring nature, Good communication skills, Flexibility, Warm, approachable, engaging persona, Respectful
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE5 5HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE5 5HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Akari Care
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.55 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1544531203
Job locations
Akari Care
Newcastle
NE5 5HQ
United Kingdom
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