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Registered Nurse Days

Akari Care Limited

Whitley Bay, NE26 2EU £22 a year Permanent Posted 18 August 2026 Apply by 16 October 2026

Home Office register entry: Akari Care Limited, Leeds

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Public reference figures for that route: the general salary minimum is £25,000 a year, and salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement. Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.

Role description

Job summary

About the role: We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect. As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for additional Nurses who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of older people. This role involves providing hands-on clinical and medical care, leading a team to create an inclusive environment for residents, and mentoring colleagues. The position offers extensive opportunities for skill development and personal growth in a rewarding setting. Candidates must be registered nurses with an active PIN, a caring and personal approach, leadership skills, and the ability to adapt flexibly. Benefits include a competitive salary, welcome bonus, pension contribution, access to a money management app, NMC fees covered, recognition schemes, and fully funded training and development.

About us

Akari Care aims not to compromise on the quality of services, striving for a cohesive team of internal colleagues and externally qualified professionals to form a 'care community.' The organization is dedicated to enhancing the identity and dignity of residents, focusing on a full life experience. Akari Care embraces veterans as it works toward the Veteran Friendly Framework status, welcoming applications from individuals with armed forces experience, attributing value to their skills and dedication. The organization is committed to supporting its team with a variety of benefits and growth opportunities, ensuring that every staff member is respected and valued.

Date posted

18 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22.06 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1538559532

Job locations

Akari Care

Whitley Bay

NE26 2EU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role:

We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect.

As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment.

About you

Are a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions
A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach
Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively
Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues
Good communication and relationship building skills
Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
Warm, approachable, and engaging personal
Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What is in it for you:

A competitive salary
A welcome bonus of £1,500 (T&Cs apply)
Employers pension contribution of 3%
We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
Annual NMC fees paid
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)
Fully funded training and development
Support with personal development plans
The opportunity to gain experience and develop both personally and professionally

About us:

We never compromise on the quality of our services as a cohesive team consisting of internal colleagues and an extended range of externally qualified professionals which makes up our overall care community. Our aim is to help maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for everyone.

Whether you are experienced working in elderly care or are new to the sector, 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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