Senior Care Assistant - Bank

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

Main duties of the job

The position of Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care requires dedicated individuals who are either experienced Care Assistants seeking advancement or seasoned Senior Care Assistants. In this role, the focus is on delivering high-quality care to residents, which includes assessing care plans, fostering social activities, and mentoring newer staff members. The ideal candidate is someone with a caring nature, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt to unexpected changes swiftly. Akari Care values a personal, kind, and community-focused approach, ensuring an environment that feels like home for the residents and their families.

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to creating a community-driven environment that supports both residents and staff members. Operating in multiple care homes, Akari Care provides person-centered services that emphasize dignity, independence, and respect. The company encourages a culture of inclusivity where care assistants work closely with senior staff to foster a supportive atmosphere. Akari Care aids in personal development through training opportunities and offers flexible working conditions. Their commitment to quality care aligns with their core values: personalized service, trust, and kindness, making it an attractive workplace for those wishing to impact in the care sector.

Details

• Date posted: 28 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1542880267
• Job locations: Akari Care, North Shields, NE29 6XP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.