This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.
NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 6135, Care workers and home carers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
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 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. 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities include maintaining resident wellbeing by providing outstanding care and collaborating with the Akari Care team. You must be kind, caring, and committed to creating an environment that values, respects, and upholds the individuality and dignity of our residents. Your role involves assisting residents with daily living, including personal care, meals, and companionship. Akari Care values include personalisation, kindness, caring, trust, and community. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working hours, access to wage stream app, recognition schemes, uniform provision, fully funded training, and an engaging community environment. The role requires a kind and caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a respectful approach to others. DBS check costs are covered, and a focus on training and development is emphasized.
About us
Akari Care is committed to providing outstanding care for residents, focusing on maintaining wellbeing through a respectful and engaging community environment. The organisation values personalisation, kindness, caring, trust, and community, aiming to create an environment in which residents are valued, respected, and maintain their individuality and dignity. Akari Care encourages collaboration among staff to ensure quality care and support, respecting residents' individual choices by personalising care and support. The organisation is actively working towards achieving Veteran Friendly Framework status, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and valuing the skills and experience they bring. This focus on community and respect forms the core of Akari Care's mission.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.22 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1551316390
Job locations
Akari Care
Forest Hall
NE12 9DH
United Kingdom
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