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Akari Care Limited

Care Assistant

The closing date is 15 June 2026

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Job summary

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Wallsend, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the well-being of our residents through the provision of outstanding care. You will be part of a dedicated team, collaborating to create an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and able to lead fulfilling lives. Your kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and ability to adapt to changes will be essential in providing personalized support to our residents.

Main duties of the job

In this Care Assistant role, you will assist our residents with their daily living activities, which could include helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them. You will work closely with the wider Akari Care team to ensure our residents receive the care and support they need, while respecting their individual choices and preferences. Your flexibility, adaptability, and warm, approachable persona will be highly valued as you contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality residential and nursing care services. With a strong commitment to person-centered care, Akari Care strives to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for its residents. The organization values its staff and invests in their professional development, offering a range of benefits and support to help them thrive in their roles.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.22 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1488688317

Job locations

Akari Care

Wallsend

NE28 9RH


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

  • While previous experience in a care setting is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. The most important qualities are a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Akari Care is dedicated to providing comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • While previous experience in a care setting is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. The most important qualities are a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Akari Care is dedicated to providing comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in this role.

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

Wallsend

NE28 9RH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Wallsend

NE28 9RH


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

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.22 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1488688317

Job locations

Akari Care

Wallsend

NE28 9RH


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