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Care Assistant - Nights

Akari Care Limited

Gateshead, NE11 9AEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.22

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 December 2026

55 days left

Job description

Package Description: About the role and Akari Care Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communit...

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will significantly contribute to the wellbeing of residents by delivering exceptional care services. The role involves collaborating with colleagues and embodying values such as kindness and respect to maintain an environment where residents feel valued and retain their dignity and individuality. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, including personal care and meals, and respecting individual resident choices. Akari Care seeks both experienced carers and those new to the field committed to making a positive difference in residents' lives.

About the role and Akari Care

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively 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.

Youll 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.

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 hadnt guessed, our values are:

  • Personalised
  • Kind
  • Caring
  • Trusted
  • CommunIty

If you share our values then we would love to hear from 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

Whats in it for you

  • A competitive salary
  • Employer pension contribution of 3%
  • Flexible working hours and patterns
  • 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 wellbeing support

Akari Care is a renowned provider of personalized nursing and residential care, dedicated to serving communities across England and Wales. Known for its commitment to quality, Akari Care ensures its residents receive care that is both tailored and compassionate, fostering an environment of respect and dignity. At Akari Care, every team member plays a crucial role in upholding these values and creating a friendly, supportive community for both residents and staff. This organization is driven by the mission to help residents lead fulfilling lives, offering a variety of services that cater to individual needs.

Qualifications

Essential: - A kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an engaging personality, along with the ability to work well in a team.

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

14 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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

About the employer

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Akari Care Limited

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