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Care AssistantNHS

Newcastle, NE5 5AY Permanent £13.55
Posted 1 October 2026 Closing date 30 November 2026
Blaydon Rail Station (1.6 miles, direct) Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (2.1 miles, direct) Newcastle Coach Station (3.6 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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you'll maintain the wellbeing of residents by providing outstanding care in collaboration with colleagues. Your responsibilities include assisting residents with daily living activities such as personal care and meals, while respecting their individuality and dignity. The ideal candidate should possess a kind nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an approachable persona. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to earned pay, recognition schemes, and retail discounts. Akari Care values personalized, kind, and trusted community involvement.

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 a dedicated provider of residential and nursing care services. With a focus on creating a respectful and valued environment, the company ensures that residents lead fulfilled lives while retaining their individuality and dignity. Operating in Newcastle, Akari Care emphasizes personalized care, kindness, and a trusted community network. The organization also supports career development for its staff, offering fully funded training and recognizing the vital role that care assistants play in the well-being of residents. Akari Care is committed to maintaining a warm and engaging community atmosphere.

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