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Akari Care Limited

Care Assistant

The closing date is 11 April 2026

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Job summary

The role of a Care Assistant at Akari Care is to play a key part in maintaining the well-being of the residents by providing outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to an environment where residents are valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilled lives. The successful candidate will be kind, caring, and committed to person-centered care.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will assist the residents with their daily living activities, which could include personal care, meals, and spending quality time with them. You will work closely with the wider Akari Care team to ensure personalized care and support is provided, respecting the individual choices and needs of the residents.

About us

Akari Care is a reputable care provider that operates care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and creating a welcoming, supportive, and engaging community for their residents. Akari Care values kindness, care, trust, and a strong sense of community, and they are looking for individuals who share these values.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461135925

Job locations

Akari Care

Yarm

TS15 9EH


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

  • The ideal candidate will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues. Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential, as Akari Care provides comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to build positive relationships with residents and colleagues. Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential, as Akari Care provides comprehensive training and development opportunities.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Yarm

TS15 9EH


Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Yarm

TS15 9EH


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

recruitment@akaricare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461135925

Job locations

Akari Care

Yarm

TS15 9EH


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