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Care Assistant

Akari Care Limited

Stanley, DH9 8ADView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.22

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

5 December 2026

46 days left

Job description

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, ...

As a Care Assistant, you will be essential in ensuring the wellbeing of Akari Care's residents. This involves providing outstanding care and collaborating with others to uphold a nurturing environment where residents feel respected and valued. You'll assist in daily tasks, which can range from personal care to meal assistance and social interaction, ensuring residents needs and preferences are met through personalized support. The role requires a compassionate and adaptable individual who values teamwork and possesses excellent communication skills. The position offers various benefits, including a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, and additional perks such as retail discounts and fully funded training opportunities.

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.

  • 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.

Akari Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care and fostering a supportive community for its residents. The organisation values a personalized approach to care, ensuring that each resident's individuality is maintained and respected. They emphasize the importance of collaboration among staff, cultivating a warm and engaging environment where kindness is paramount. Akari Care's mission includes continuous improvement in the care they provide, utilizing comprehensive training and development opportunities for staff. Understanding the significance of community and trust within care settings, Akari Care is committed to creating a harmonious and respectful atmosphere where both residents and staff thrive.

Qualifications

Essential: - Good communication skills, flexibility, and a kind, caring nature are essential.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

6 October 2026

Last checked

8 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

ACL
Akari Care Limited

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