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. You'll assist our residents with daily living, helping with personal care, meals or simply spending time with them.
Main duties of the job
Akari Care is looking for kind and caring individuals who can make a difference for our residents. You will be responsible for assisting our residents with daily living, including helping with personal care, meals, and spending time with them. Every day is different, and you'll need to be flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships are essential. You'll be part of a team dedicated to providing personalised, trusted, and community-focused care.
About us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are committed to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and lead fulfilled lives.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.70 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Akari Care
Blyth
NE24 1DW
Job description
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:
* Personalised
* Kind
* Caring
* Trusted
* 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
Job description
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:
* Personalised
* Kind
* Caring
* Trusted
* 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
Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team are essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, but a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to work well 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Blyth
NE24 1DW
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Employer details
Employer name
Akari Care Limited
Address
Akari Care
Blyth
NE24 1DW
Employer's website
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