Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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 us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. The company values are personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.
Details
Date posted: 29 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.70 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 1415161094
Job location: Akari Care, Choppington, NE62 5JF
Job description
Package Description:
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.
Values
* Personalised
* Kind
* Caring
* Trusted
* Community
About you
* Kind and caring nature, enjoys supporting others and working in a team.
* Good communication skills and able to build relationships.
* Flexibility and adaptability 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.
* 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
* Kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility and adaptability, warm and approachable persona, and 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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