Domestic AssistantNHS

Wallsend, NE28 9RH Permanent £12.76

Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 17 October 2026

Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (1 mile away) Interchange (1.2 miles away)

Job summary

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve. We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domes

Main duties of the job

The Domestic Assistant position at Akari Care involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents rooms and communal areas. The role requires collaboration with domestic and laundry teams, ensuring a clean and healthy environment where residents are respected and retain their dignity. Candidates must match Akari Care's values of personalised excellence, community spirit, and a compassionate nature. The position requires experience in a similar environment, a caring nature, adaptability, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure. Akari Care offers competitive salary, pension contribution, training and development opportunities, recognition schemes, and an inclusive and engaging work environment.

Job description

We now seek a Domestic Assistant who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive differenceto the lives of older people.

Working alongside and in collaboration with your colleagues in the domestic and laundry teams, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our residents rooms and in all communal areas. You will be adaptable and approachable in nature, not only prioritising resident care always but actively promoting continual improvement of standards in all areas. This approach should reinforce the provision of a clean and healthy environment in which our residents are valued, respected, and retain their individualism and dignity. You will continually assess the domestic needs of all residents. Through the adherence to all policies and procedures you and your colleagues will ensure delivery of the highest standards that make a true difference to each of our residents, contributing to the ongoing fulfilment of their lives.

By showing us you can match our values with the desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

What we require from you:

Experience of working within similar environment
A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

What is in it for you:

A competitive salary
Pension contribution of 5%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid.
28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)
Flexible working patterns
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans.
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally.
An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included.

Akari Care is proudly working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status across all of our homes, demonstrating our commitment to supporting those who have served. We warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community and value the skills, experience, and dedication that they bring to our teams.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing high-quality care for the elderly, creating environments where residents are valued and respected. They operate award-winning homes and are committed to delivering personalised care that meets the individual needs of their residents. Akari Care values the skills, experience, and dedication of its staff, and works towards creating a community spirit within their homes. In addition, they are working to achieve Veteran Friendly Framework status, supporting those who have served in the Armed Forces. Akari Care offers opportunities for personal and professional development, ensuring staff have the necessary skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults effectively.

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