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Care Assistant - BankNHS

Stanley, DH9 8AD Bank £13.22
Posted 26 July 2026 Closing date 24 September 2026
Chester-le-Street Rail Station (5.0 miles away) Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (7.4 miles away) Stanley Bus Station Stand A (0.1 miles away)

Job summary

About the roleAs a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating 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 will 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 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 What is in it for you. A competitive salaryEmployer pension contribution of 3% Flexible working hours and patterns We offer Wage stream - an app allowing you access to a pe

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will help maintain the wellbeing of residents by delivering outstanding care and collaborating with colleagues. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, such as personal care and meals, and offering companionship. Each day presents new challenges as you work to make a difference for residents by respecting their choices and providing personalized support. Required attributes include a kind, caring nature, enjoyment in supporting others, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, engaging personality. Benefits include competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, wage stream access, recognition, and retail discounts. Uniform and DBS check are provided, with 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) and fully funded training and development in a respectful community environment.

Job description

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of outstanding care, collaborating 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 will 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 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

What is in it for you.

  • A competitive salary
  • Employer pension contribution of 3%
  • Flexible working hours and patterns
  • We offer Wage stream - an app allowing youaccess to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
  • 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 well-being 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 had not guessed, our values are:

  • Personalised
  • Kind
  • Caring
  • Trusted
  • Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing exceptional care services. The organization places a strong emphasis on creating an environment where residents feel valued, respected, and empowered to maintain their individuality and lead fulfilling lives. Akari Care focuses on personalized care and support, ensuring that the diverse needs and choices of each resident are met with compassion and professionalism. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Akari Care encourages teamwork among their staff, recognizing the important role each employee plays in enhancing the lives of residents. Their approach to care is rooted in the core values of kindness, trust, and community involvement, which guide the delivery of high-quality services designed to support the well-being of those in their care. Akari Care offers a range of benefits to its staff, including competitive salaries, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth and development, reinforcing their commitment to investing in their workforce to deliver the best care possible.

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