Job summary
Are you already an experienced Bank 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, War
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will take on a vital role in our community. If you're an experienced Bank Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant ready to advance your career, we seek dedicated individuals to join our inclusive team. Your responsibilities will include working alongside care assistants to deliver high-quality care to our residents. This involves observing and finalizing care plans, assisting in social activity planning, and supporting the training and supervision of junior staff. We trust our care teams to foster a homely environment that caters to our residents' unique needs. Ideal candidates should possess a caring nature, strong communication skills, adaptability, warmth, and respect for others.
About us
Akari Care is renowned for providing quality care through its dedicated team of professionals committed to making a positive impact. We prioritize a supportive environment where our team members can thrive. Our care homes aim to offer residents a personalized, kind, and community-driven atmosphere that mirrors personal home settings. We value trust and compassion in delivering exceptional care services. Akari Care also invests in the growth of its staff, offering extensive training and development opportunities, alongside benefits like competitive salaries, pension contributions, and recognition schemes. We ensure that both our residents and staff are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 15 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.05 to £15.09 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1516375905
- Job locations: Akari Care, Rhyl, LL18 4DT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Are you already an experienced Bank 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A caring nature, good communication and relationship skills, flexibility, and a respectful attitude.
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This advert is for Senior Care Assistant - Bank with Akari Care Limited in Gateshead, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.05 to £15.09 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.
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