Akari Care Limited
Senior Care Assistant - Bank
The closing date is 10 January 2027

Job summary
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 producing 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 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

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• 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 had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
This job opportunity is geared towards individuals who are either already Senior Care Assistants or aspiring to advance from a Care Assistant role into a senior position. You will play a vital role within a supportive and inclusive community, working alongside care assistants and managing the quality of care provided to residents. Key responsibilities include overseeing care plans, contributing to social activities, and mentoring new or junior staff. Applicants are expected to bring a caring nature, effective communication skills, adaptability, and respectfulness. The role offers a competitive salary with additional benefits such as a pension contribution, access to Wage stream for real-time pay access, and funded training. Other perks include a uniform, paid DBS check, and 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). The company's values Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, Community are central to the job, and candidates who share these values are encouraged to apply. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and meeting residents' needs in a homely environment, this position is for you.

About us
Akari Care is a company dedicated to providing high-quality care within its community-focused homes. They value creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where residents feel at home, not only for themselves but also for visiting family members. The organization emphasizes personalisation and a caring approach, with an emphasis on building meaningful relationships and treating everyone with respect. Akari Care offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including a pension contribution and the opportunity to access a portion of your earnings through a financial app known as Wage stream. They take pride in supporting their employees' personal development through fully funded training and development programs. Additionally, the company covers costs related to uniform provision and DBS checks, offering 28 days of annual leave based on full-time hours, which includes Bank Holidays. They value trusted care teams who are committed to high standards, enabling an environment where residents can have their individual needs met. The organization seeks employees whose values align with their community ethos, particularly those marked by care, kindness, and trust.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 1574323728
Job locations: Akari Care, Wallsend, NE28 7LH, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
To qualify for this role, you should possess a natural inclination towards caregiving, along with the ability to build effective relationships clearly. You should be adaptable and flexible to changes on short notice. The role also demands an engaging and approachable persona and the crucial ability to respect individuals by treating them as you would hope to be treated yourself. Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or a keen interest in progressing from a Care Assistant role is essential for this job, as you will be heavily involved in overseeing care planning and supporting junior and new colleagues. Effective communication and relationship-building skills are crucial.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Akari Care Limited
Address: Akari Care, Wallsend, NE28 7LH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, Akari Care, recruitment@akaricare.co.uk