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Gateshead Social Care

Care AssistantNHS

Gateshead, NE9 6RL Permanent £13.22
Posted 26 October 2026 Closing date 24 December 2026
Checked 2 days ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 52 days · 24 Dec 2026
Heworth Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (1.3 miles, direct) Marquisway - Kingsway South (1.5 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

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care, you are vital in ensuring our residents' wellbeing through delivering exceptional care. Collaborating with colleagues and the wide Akari Care team is essential, and you are expected to exhibit kindness, care, and commitment in a respectful environment where residents are celebrated, respected, and cherished. Day-to-day duties will vary, including assistance with personal care, meals, and simply spending valuable time with residents while maintaining their dignity and individuality. The role requires flexibility, good communication skills, a warm, engaging, and approachable persona, and the ability to adapt to changes quickly. There is also a strong emphasis on respecting everyone and treating others well. The position offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, access to early wage through an app, recognition schemes, retail discounts, uniform provision, and a paid DBS check. Employees benefit from 28 days annual leave, fully funded training and development, and welfare and well-being support.

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 fostering an inclusive, respectful environment where the diverse needs of its residents are met with kindness and care. As an organization devoted to enhancing the lives of individuals in care, Akari Care ensures personalized support, nurturing the individuality and dignity of each resident. Its values include personalization, trust, and forming a community, all aimed at transforming the lives of those within its care. Employees at Akari Care enjoy a collaborative, supportive environment where their contributions significantly impact residents' everyday lives. Offering comprehensive benefits, competitive salaries, employer pension contributions, and opportunities for career advancement through fully-funded training and development programs, Akari Care stands as a progressive organization that values each team member's dedication. With respect at the heart of its ethos, Akari Care guarantees a workplace culture where differences are celebrated, and the overall community is strengthened through shared values and team cohesion.

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