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.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to the 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. You will be expected to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like the residents' personal home, catering to their individual needs.
About us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for their residents and share their values of being personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented.
Details
Date posted: 02 December 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1435730904
Job locations: Akari Care, Royal Quays, NE29 6XP
Job description / Responsibilities
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.
Values
* Personalised
* Kind
* Caring
* Trusted
* CommunIty
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
What's 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
* We offer Wagestream – a money management app that you 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 (Essential)
* Relevant experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant, with a caring nature, good communication and relationship building skills, flexibility, and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
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, Royal Quays, NE29 6XP
Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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