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Care AssistantNHS

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 3AB Permanent £13.55
Posted 30 September 2026 Closing date 29 November 2026
Newcastle Rail Station (2.3 miles, direct) Kingston Park (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (1.6 miles, direct) Eldon Square Bus Station (2.0 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 you acc

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will maintain the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. You will be kind, caring, and committed to creating an environment where residents are valued and respected. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, personal care, meals, and spending time with residents. Flexibility, good communication, and a warm, engaging, and respectful nature are important. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to Wage stream, recognition schemes, and retail discounts. Uniform and DBS checks are provided. The role requires colleagues who can make a difference within Akari Care.

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 dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to its residents. The organization values kindness, caring, trust, and community, aiming to create a respectful and engaging environment. Akari Care offers personalized care, ensuring residents' choices and dignity are upheld. Employees are supported through competitive salaries, pension contributions, flexible working patterns, and development opportunities. Akari Care encourages a team-oriented approach, fostering good relationships among colleagues to enhance residents' experiences. If you share these values, Akari Care would welcome your contribution to its community.

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