Compassionate Care Assistant – Flexible Hours & Training

Akari-Care; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 3%

Flexible working hours

Wage stream access

Recognition schemes

Uniform provided

DBS fees paid

28 days annual leave

Training & development

Supportive community

Well-being support

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to help maintain residents’ wellbeing and dignity. You will support daily living, meals, and companionship, working with colleagues to deliver personalised care in a respectful environment.

We value kindness, effective communication, and flexibility to adapt to residents’ needs, while maintaining a warm and engaging presence within our team and community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal care and meals.
• Provide companionship and engage residents in activities to support wellbeing.
• Collaborate with care team to deliver personalised care and support.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Respect

Job description

Akari Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to help maintain residents’ wellbeing and dignity. You will support daily living, meals, and companionship, working with colleagues to deliver personalised care in a respectful environment.

We value kindness, effective communication, and flexibility to adapt to residents’ needs, while maintaining a warm and engaging presence within our team and community.