Care Assistant

Akari Care Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension 3%

Flexible working hours

Wage stream payment access

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Engaging community environment

Welfare and well-being support

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care and meals, while promoting dignity and individuality. You will work with a supportive team in a warm environment, delivering outstanding care and making a positive difference every day.

Key qualities include kindness, good communication, flexibility, and a team-oriented mindset. The role offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible hours, and access to

Qualifications

• Kind, caring nature and empathy towards residents.
• Strong communication skills with residents and colleagues.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing care needs and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain residents' wellbeing by delivering outstanding care.
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care and meals.
• Respect residents' individuality, dignity, and choices in care.

Skills

Kind and caring

Good communication

Team player

Flexible

Warm approachable

Job description

Job summary

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. What is in it for you. A competitive salary Employer pension contribution of 3

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you'll maintain the wellbeing of residents by providing outstanding care in collaboration with colleagues. Your responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, while respecting their individuality and dignity. The ideal candidate should possess a kind nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an approachable persona. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to earned pay, recognition schemes, and retail discounts. Akari Care values personalized, kind, and trusted community involvement.

About us

Akari Care is a dedicated provider of residential and nursing care services. With a focus on creating a respectful and valued environment, the company ensures that residents lead fulfilled lives while retaining their individuality and dignity. Operating in Newcastle, Akari Care emphasizes personalized care, kindness, and a trusted community network. The organization also supports career development for its staff, offering fully funded training and recognizing the vital role that care assistants play in the well-being of residents. Akari Care is committed to maintaining a warm and engaging community atmosphere.

Job responsibilities

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 you access 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications are mentioned, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and flexibility are required.

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.

Akari Care Limited is an equal opportunities employer.