Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 3%

28 days annual leave (FT)

Flexible working hours

Wage stream access

Discount schemes

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

Fully funded training & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is hiring a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, meals and companionship in a welcoming care setting. The role offers flexible hours and funded training to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive team, delivering compassionate, personalised care that respects residents’ choices and maintains dignity. Prior experience is welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes at short notice.
• Enjoys supporting others and working in a team.
• Treats others with respect.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide personal care to residents.
• Help residents with meals.
• Spend time with residents for companionship and engagement.
• Deliver personalised care respecting residents' choices.
• Maintain a respectful environment where residents’ dignity is preserved.
• Collaborate with care team.

Skills

Good communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Team player

Respectful care

Job description

This Care Assistant post at Akari Care Limited centres on supporting residents' wellbeing in a care setting. The work is hands-on daily living support, covering personal care, meals and time spent with residents, with their choices respected throughout. Hours and shifts are flexible and days vary, so the role suits people who can adapt at short notice. Prior experience is welcome but not required, as training is fully funded.

What the job involves

• Assist residents with daily living activities
• Provide personal care to residents
• Help residents with meals
• Spend time with residents for companionship and engagement
• Deliver personalised care and support that respects residents' individual choices
• Maintain an environment where residents are valued, respected and keep their dignity and individuality
• Collaborate with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication skills
• Ability to build relationships
• Flexibility to adapt to changes at short notice
• Enjoys supporting others and working in a team
• Treats others with respect

Other

• Kind and caring nature
• Warm, approachable and engaging manner
• Commitment to the values of personalised, kind, caring, trusted and community-focused care

Nice to have

• Experience in a similar role

What’s offered

• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, based on full-time hours
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Wage stream app giving access to a percentage of pay as it is earned
• Recognition, referral and retail discount schemes
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• Fully funded training and development
• Welfare and wellbeing support