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% Flexible working hours and patterns We offer Wage stream - an app allowing you access to a percentage of your pay as

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Akari Care in Yarm, you will be responsible for helping maintain the wellbeing and quality of life of our residents. You will provide outstanding care in collaboration with colleagues and the Akari Care team. Your role includes assisting residents with daily activities, such as personal care, meals, and companionship, while respecting their individuality and dignity. We seek individuals who are kind, caring, and supportive, with excellent communication skills, flexibility, and an engaging persona. The position offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible working hours, and various perks, including an app for accessing earned wages, retail discounts, and funded training opportunities, alongside a respectful community environment where everyone is valued.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 01 January 2027
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.22 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1570790057
• Job locations: Akari Care, Yarm, TS15 9EH, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No specific qualifications required, but a kind, caring nature and good communication skills are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care for residents, ensuring their wellbeing, and allowing them to lead dignified and fulfilled lives. Our community values individuality, respect, and support for each resident, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We recognize the importance of a professional and committed team who work together to respect and support the choices and needs of our residents. Akari Care offers competitive compensation and benefits, emphasizing personal development and community engagement. Whether you're an experienced carer or new to the field, we invite you to join our caring community where respect and kindness are at the forefront of everything we do.

Employer details

• Employer name: Akari Care Limited
• Address: Akari Care, Yarm, TS15 9EH, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk