Job summary
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants or Care Assistants to join their supportive and inclusive community within their homes.
Job details
* Date posted: 17 March 2026.
* Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 per hour.
* Contract: Permanent.
* Working pattern: Full-time.
* Reference number: 1474967778.
* Job location: Akari Care, Blyth, NE24 1DW.
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and coming up with ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value‑driven way.
We create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents’ personal home, for them and their visiting family members, and one that suits all individual needs.
About you
* Having a caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
* Good communication and relationship building skills.
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Whats in it for you
* A competitive salary starting at £13.50 to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualification).
* Employer pension contribution of 3%.
* Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes.
* Wagestream – a money management app that allows you to access a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
* 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.
Person Specification (Qualifications)
* You should have a caring nature, good communication and relationship building skills, be flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice, have a warm, approachable, and engaging persona, and respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, 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.
Employer details
Akari Care Limited
Address: Akari Care, Blyth, NE24 1DW
Website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk
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