Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in the UK seeks a Care Assistant to deliver exceptional support to residents. The ideal candidate will assist with daily living activities, ensuring the dignity and wellbeing of individuals in care. You will work collaboratively in a supportive environment that values flexibility and adaptability. Benefits include a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour, pension contributions, and fully funded training. Join a team where your caring nature and commitment make a meaningful difference.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Recognition schemes

Access to retail discounts

Free uniform and DBS check

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Welfare and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; experience in care setting is desirable.
• Kind and caring nature essential.
• Enjoy supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care to residents, ensuring dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Provide practical assistance during changes.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Kind and caring nature

Teamwork

Job description

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalized nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, working collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You'll assist our residents with daily living, helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them to make a difference in their lives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personalised care to residents, ensuring their dignity, individuality and overall wellbeing.
• Assist residents with daily living activities such as personal care, meals and companionship.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider team to support residents.
• Practical assistance during changes and at short notice.

Values

• Kind
• Caring
• CommunIty

What you bring

• Kind and caring nature and enjoys supporting others and working in a team
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What's in it for you

• A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• 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 wellbeing support
• AKSCA

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting and a kind, caring nature are highly desirable.

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.