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Senior Care Assistant - Bank


Location
Gateshead, England
Salary
£14.05 to £15.09 an hour
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
15 Jun 2026
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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, Warm,

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Akari Care is a company committed to providing the highest quality levels of care to its residents. As part of its vision, Akari Care seeks to create a supportive and inclusive community within its homes. The organization values its care teams, expecting them to foster an environment where residents feel at home and comfortable. The atmosphere in Akari Care homes is designed to cater to residents' individual needs and accommodate their visiting family members. Akari Care values a personal approach, good communication, flexibility, adaptability, and respect, encouraging warm and engaging interactions. To enhance the working environment and experience of its employees, Akari Care offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that team members can thrive in their roles while contributing positively to residents' wellbeing.

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: 1516375903
  • Job locations: Akari Care, Llanrwst, LL27 0HE, 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 respect for others

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