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Care Assistant - NightsNHS

Stanley, DH9 8AD Permanent £12.70 to £13.22
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 6 October 2026
Chester-le-Street Rail Station (5.0 miles, direct) Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (7.4 miles, direct) Stanley Bus Station Stand A (0.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 resi

Main duties of the job

The job involves working as a Care Assistant at Akari Care, where you'll provide personal and nurturing care to residents. You will assist them with daily activities and ensure they retain dignity and individuality in their day-to-day lives. Akari Care values collaboration among team members and emphasizes a work environment where residents are at the heart of everything. The role suits individuals who are genuinely kind, caring, and enjoy working as part of a team. Excellent communication skills are essential for building relationships with residents and colleagues. Flexibility and adaptability to changes are important as well.

Job description

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

About us

Akari Care is a recognized provider of personalised nursing and residential care services in local communities across England and Wales. Committed to upholding high standards, the organization aims to deliver personalized care that allows residents to lead meaningful lives with dignity and respect. The team at Akari Care works cohesively to create an environment where everyone is respected. The company offers career opportunities both for those with experience in care and for those who are just beginning their careers in this noble field. They provide training, development, and care standards that reflect their strong underlying values.

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