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Care Assistant - DaysNHS

Wallsend, NE28 9RH Permanent £13.22
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Hadrian Road (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (1 mile away) Interchange (1.2 miles away)

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will maintain the wellbeing of residents through outstanding care. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, respecting individual choices, and providing personalized support. Ideal candidates will be kind, caring, flexible, and have good communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contribution, flexible hours, Wage stream access, recognition schemes, retail discounts, uniform provision, paid DBS check, and 28 days annual leave. Training and development opportunities are offered. Akari Care values personalized, kind, and trusted care within a community-focused environment, inviting applicants who share these values.

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, based in Wallsend, is a company committed to providing outstanding care to its residents. The organisation emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and retain their individuality and dignity. Akari Care fosters a culture of kindness and caring, ensuring personalized care and support for all residents. The team at Akari Care works collaboratively to make a positive difference in the lives of residents. Employees are offered competitive benefits including flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, and access to training and development. The company values personalization, trust, and community within its services.

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