Job summary
This is a senior care assistant role in a care home setting, working nights to provide the highest quality of care to residents. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering personalized care, observing and reviewing care plans, and supporting the training and supervision of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The senior care assistant will work alongside the care team to deliver excellent care to residents, including assisting with daily tasks, social activities, and supporting the training of new staff. They will have strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a caring and approachable nature.
About us
Akari Care is a provider of high-quality residential and nursing care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Details
Date posted: 01 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1372624019
Job locations: Akari Care, Forest Hall, NE12 9DH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
About the role:
Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.
Working alongside the care assistants, 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 look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all of their individual needs.
About you
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 per hour up to £14.50 per hour (Depending on Qualification)
Employer Pension contribution of 3%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to 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
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 hadnt guessed, our values are:
Personalised
Kind
Caring
Trusted
Community
If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
SCORG
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
About the role:
Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.
Working alongside the care assistants, 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 look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all of their individual needs.
About you
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 per hour up to £14.50 per hour (Depending on Qualification)
Employer Pension contribution of 3%
Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to 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
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 hadnt guessed, our values are:
Personalised
Kind
Caring
Trusted
Community
If you share our values then we would love to hear from you.
SCORG
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Experience as a care assistant or senior care assistant is preferred, but candidates with a caring nature and the relevant skills and attributes will be considered.
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).
Additional information 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).
Employer details
Employer name: Akari Care Limited
Address: Akari Care, Forest Hall, NE12 9DH
Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk
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