Care Assistant - Nights

Akari Care Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension 3%

Flexible working hours

DBS paid

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Training & development

Job summary

Akari Care Limited in England is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, personal care, meals, and companionship in a warm, respectful environment.

Based in Jesmond, you will work as part of a compassionate team, align with Akari Care values—kindness, care, and trust—and benefit from flexible hours, DBS paid, uniform, and funded training.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, warm and engaging persona, respect for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support in maintaining residents' well-being and quality of life.
• Assist with daily activities, personal care, and meals.
• Foster an environment where residents retain dignity and fulfilment.
• Uphold Akari Care values: kindness, adaptability and teamwork.

Skills

Kind & caring

Communication skills

Flexibility

Warm & engaging

Respect for others

Job description

Package Description:

About the role and Akari Care

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. 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’ll 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.

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’t guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• CommunIty

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

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

Whats in it for you

• A competitive salary
• 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

Job responsibilities

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, based in Jesmond, you will provide essential support in maintaining the well-being and quality of life of residents. You will be involved in personalised care, including assisting with daily activities, personal care, and meal times, and fostering an environment where residents retain dignity and fulfillment. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or new to the field, Akari Care values those who are kind, adaptable and committed to teamwork. The organization offers competitive salaries, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, and additional benefits such as funded training and recognition schemes. Akari Care values personalised, kind, caring, and trustworthy services within a supportive community. If you share these values, your interest in contributing to high-quality care and resident well-being will be valued in this role.

About us

Akari Care is a renowned provider of nursing and residential care services across communities in England and Wales. It is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate, and high-quality care that respects the dignity and individuality of its residents. The organization emphasizes a collaborative working environment where staff members support each other in making meaningful differences in the lives of residents. Akari Care lays a strong emphasis on creating a community-based atmosphere where everyone feels valued and respected. Employees at Akari Care are recognized for their contributions through various schemes and incentives, and they benefit from flexible working conditions, employer pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development. The organization's core values resonate through its commitment to providing trusted, kind, and caring services, and it encourages individuals who share these values to join their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, warm and engaging persona, respect for everyone.

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.