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Domestic Assistant

Akari Care Limited

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

Salary

£12.76

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 November 2026

25 days left

Job description

16 Hours per week - Including alternate weekends *** If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of...

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. We are looking for someone who can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature. By joining Akari Care, you can develop your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents.

  • * 16 Hours per week - Including alternate weekends ***

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 Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the 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.

  • Experience of working within similar environment
  • A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
  • Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
  • 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

  • A competitive salary
  • Pension contribution of 5%
  • 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 gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
  • An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Akari Care is a dedicated provider of elderly care, aiming to create an environment where residents are valued and respected, offering them the personalised care they deserve. Akari Care operates award-winning homes and strives to make a real and positive difference in the lives of older people through compassionate and skilled care. The organisation believes in community spirit and upholds values of kindness, respect, and professionalism. At Akari Care, employees are supported in developing their careers and advancing their capacities to provide superior care to vulnerable adults. They place a strong emphasis on teamwork, cooperation, and the continued improvement of care standards.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of working within similar environment. A caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach. Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 September 2026

Last checked

16 September 2026

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About the employer

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Akari Care Limited

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