Job Summary
Akari Care is seeking a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about caring for the elderly and wants to build a long‑term career in one of our award‑winning homes. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents’ rooms and communal areas, prioritising resident care and supporting the overall wellbeing of the residents.
Responsibilities
You will work with the domestic and laundry teams to maintain a clean, healthy environment for residents, continuously assess their needs and adhere to all policies and procedures to deliver the highest standards of care.
Qualifications
* Experience of working in a similar environment
* A caring nature with the ability to give everyone a personal approach
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
* Strong work ethic with a solution‑based approach to problem‑solving
* Ability to work well under pressure without negatively impacting those around you
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
* Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents
Benefits
* A competitive salary (£12.26 an hour)
* Pension contribution of 5%
* Recognition and rewarding referral schemes
* Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
* 28 days annual leave (based on full‑time hours, including Bank Holidays)
* Flexible working patterns
* Fully funded training and development
* Support with personal development plans
* Opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.26 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Location: Akari Care, Blyth, NE24 1DW
Reference number: 1413116528
Date posted: 25 October 2025
Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
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