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Domestic Assistant

Akari Care Limited

Choppington, NE62 5JFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.45

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

15 November 2026

27 days left

Job description

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 A...

We are seeking a Domestic Assistant who thrives on making a difference to the lives of older people. You will maintain cleanliness and hygiene in residents rooms and communal areas, ensuring a clean and healthy environment. You should be adaptable, approachable, and promote continual improvement of standards. By adhering to all policies, you will contribute to the ongoing fulfilment of our residents' lives. Strong work ethic, caring nature, flexibility, and resilience are required. We offer a competitive salary, pension, recognition schemes, full training, flexible working patterns, and support with personal development. Join us to gain personal and professional experience in an engaging community where everyone is respected and included.

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 proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.

Akari Care is committed to creating environments where residents are valued and respected. We offer personalised care, creating a home-like setting that prioritises the needs and dignity of elderly residents. Our organisation values personalised excellence, a strong community spirit, and a compassionate approach to care. Akari Care provides opportunities for career development, focusing on expanding the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to support vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community and appreciate the diverse skills they bring. As we work towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status in all our homes, we show our commitment to those who have served.

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 a solution-based approach to problem-solving. Ability to work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you. Warm, approachable, and engaging persona. Ability to respect everyone and treat others as you would expect to be treated. Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents.

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

16 September 2026

Last checked

17 September 2026

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About the employer

ACL
Akari Care Limited

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