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Gateshead Social Care

Care AssistantNHS

Gateshead, NE8 3SA Permanent £13.22
Posted 26 October 2026 Closing date 24 December 2026
Checked 6 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 51 days · 24 Dec 2026
Heworth Rail Station (1.5 miles, direct) Gateshead Stadium (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (0.5 miles, direct) Newcastle Coach Station (1.6 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% Flexib

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will provide outstanding care, collaborating with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team. You will assist residents with daily living, helping with personal care, meals or spending time with them, ensuring they are valued and respected. A kind, caring nature is essential, along with good communication skills and the ability to work in a team. Flexibility to adapt to changes is required. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to a pay app, recognition schemes, paid DBS check, and 28 days annual leave. Training and development are fully funded, and the role offers a supportive 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 focused on maintaining the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. The organisation values kindness, care, and community, ensuring residents retain individuality and dignity. Akari Care focuses on personalized care, respecting individual choices, and offering a supportive environment for both residents and staff. With a competitive salary, pension contributions, and flexible working options, Akari Care provides an engaging community where everyone is respected. The organisation offers robust training and development, as well as welfare and well-being support, promoting a warm, engaging working environment.

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