Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and development

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Uniform provided

Employer pension contribution 3%

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents in daily living, including personal care and meals, in a compassionate, respectful environment.

You will work as part of a caring team, focusing on resident wellbeing, individual dignity, and the values of kindness and respect. Training and development are provided, with DBS checks paid and a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature; enjoys supporting others.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care to residents and support daily living activities.
• Assist residents with personal care and meals while preserving dignity.
• Work collaboratively with the Akari Care team to ensure wellbeing of residents.

Skills

Kind and caring

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexible

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. Youll 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 c

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be integral to the wellbeing of residents, providing outstanding care alongside colleagues and the broader Akari Care team. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities such as personal care and meals while ensuring they retain their individuality, dignity, and lead fulfilled lives. The job does not require prior experience, as Akari Care values kindness and a caring nature in individuals looking to make a difference. You are expected to be flexible and adaptable to changes, communicate effectively, and respect everyone by treating others as you would want to be treated.

About us

Akari Care is a well-regarded provider of personalised nursing and residential care services in local communities across England and Wales. The organisation prides itself on creating supportive environments where residents are respected, valued, and capable of living fulfilling lives. Akari Care has a strong emphasis on values such as personalization, kindness, caring, and trust, all of which are central to its ethos and operations. With its dedicated workforce, Akari Care strives to deliver exceptional care and support by working collaboratively with residents and their families to uphold dignity and respect, regardless of individual needs.

Job responsibilities

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.

Youll 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 hadnt guessed, our values are:

• Kind
• Caring
• 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 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; warm, approachable, and engaging demeanor; respects others.

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.