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 engagin

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will play a crucial role in providing top-notch care to our residents while working closely with care assistants. Your responsibilities will involve observing and reviewing residents' care needs, finalising care plans, and coordinating social activities. You will also support the training and supervision of junior staff and new colleagues, ensuring they adhere to the values of Akari Care. We prioritize creating a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home for our residents and their families. You should possess a caring nature, excellent communication skills, and be adaptable to short notice changes. Respect and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a warm and engaging personality. In return, we offer a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, recognition schemes, access to a money management app, provided uniform, prepaid DBS check costs, 28 days annual leave, and fully funded training for personal development. Join our team if you share our commitment to personalized, kind, and trusted care within a vibrant community.

About us

Akari Care is committed to delivering exceptional care and support to residents within its homes through a dedicated team of professionals. Fostering a supportive and inclusive community, Akari Care ensures residents receive the highest quality of care. With a focus on elder care, the organisation upholds values of personalization, kindness, and trust within a vibrant community setting. Akari Care also places strong emphasis on creating a homely environment where residents' individual needs are met, and families feel welcome. Recognizing the invaluable contributions of its staff, Akari Care offers competitive remuneration and extensive benefits to enhance employee satisfaction and career development. By providing fully funded training and supporting personal development plans, Akari Care aims to cultivate a skilled workforce committed to making a positive impact in the lives of residents.

Details

• Date posted: 12 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1525666137
• Job locations: Akari Care, Swadlincote, DE12 8AP, 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.