Care Assistant (Twilight Shift)

NHS; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant for a twilight shift. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to residents, ensuring their wellbeing, and assisting with daily living activities. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills and a kind nature. This part-time position offers a competitive salary of £12.70 per hour and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Flexible working hours

Access to retail discounts

Fully funded training

28 days annual leave

Welfare and well-being support

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but good communication skills and a caring nature are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Collaborate with the care team to maintain residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Kind and caring nature

Ability to build relationships

Flexibility and adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Job Summary

The Care Assistant role at Akari Care involves providing outstanding care and support to residents in a twilight shift, working collaboratively with the wider care team. The role requires a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents while respecting their individuality and dignity.

Main Duties

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, helping with personal care, meals, or simply spending time with them, working together to make a difference for our residents.

About Us

Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality residential and nursing care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for both residents and staff, with a focus on personalized care and an engaged community.

Details

Date posted: 10 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.70 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 1424506897

Job locations:

Akari Care – Austerson – CW5 8AB

Package Description

Care Assistant (Twilight Shift - 7pm - 11pm / 8pm - 12am)

Responsibilities

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.

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’s in it for you

• A competitive salary of £12.70 per hour
• 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

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

Person Specification

• No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team are essential.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Akari Care Limited

Address: Akari Care – Austerson – CW5 8AB