Akari Care Limited

Care Assistant

The closing date is 27 May 2026

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Job summary

The Care Assistant role at Akari Care in Newcastle involves providing personalized and compassionate care to our residents, collaborating with the wider care team, and contributing to an environment where residents' individuality, dignity, and well-being are prioritized. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care. You will assist our residents with daily living activities, such as helping with personal care, meals, and simply spending time with them. You will work closely with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team to deliver personalized care and support, respecting the individual choices and preferences of our residents.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality care services, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for our residents. We are committed to empowering our staff, valuing their contributions, and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Details

Date posted

28 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1479810082

Job locations

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE2 1TL


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

  • No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm and engaging persona are essential. We welcome both experienced carers and those starting a career in the care sector.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm and engaging persona are essential. We welcome both experienced carers and those starting a career in the care sector.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE2 1TL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE2 1TL


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

28 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

1479810082

Job locations

Akari Care

Newcastle

NE2 1TL


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