Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne to support residents with daily living activities and provide outstanding care. The role requires a kind nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Enjoy a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Access to retail discounts

Fully funded training

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to others.
• Ability to build relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Commitment to maintaining dignity and independence of residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide personalised care that respects individual choices.
• Create an environment encouraging residents to live fulfilled lives.

Skills

Kind and caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised 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.

About us

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. The company values are Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, including personal care, meals, and spending time with them.
• Work with colleagues to provide personalised care and support that respects individual choices, dignity and independence.
• Contribute to creating an environment where residents are valued and encouraged to lead fulfilled lives.

About you

• 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; respectful of others.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona.

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.