Care Assistant - Days

Akari Care; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours and patterns

Wage stream app access

Recognition schemes and referral perks

Uniform provided and DBS check costs

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Engaging community environment

Welfare and well-being support

Job summary

Akari Care Wallsend in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, providing compassionate care and helping maintain dignity and independence.

You will work as part of a team, delivering personal care, meals and companionship while respecting residents’ choices. This full-time role includes training, flexible patterns, and opportunities to grow within a caring community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• You will assist residents with daily living and personal care.
• You may help with meals and meal times.
• You will spend time with residents to provide companionship and reassurance.
• You will work with colleagues to maintain a supportive care environment.

Skills

Kind and caring

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Respectful demeanor

Job description

Care Assistant - Days Akari Care Wallsend, United Kingdom

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.

• 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

Values

• Kind
• Caring
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

Full-time