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, approac
Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to advance your career? We seek individuals who can become part of our inclusive community in our homes. You will deliver top-notch care to residents, work closely with care assistants, review care plans, and support social activities. Additionally, you'll oversee and train new staff, ensuring they adhere to Akari's values. Our goal is to mimic a home-like atmosphere for residents and visitors. Necessary qualities include a caring nature, strong communication skills, flexibility, and respect for others. Benefits include a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, recognition schemes, and access to the Wage stream app for pay management.
About us
Akari Care operates with a consistent focus on creating a nurturing community for its residents. Their mission is to foster a home-like environment within their care facilities, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care. This means staff are expected to not only deliver bespoke care routines but also engage with residents through planning social activities and ensuring all care plans are accurately reviewed and finalized. Akari Care values the growth and professional development of its staff, providing them with complete training and development opportunities. Moreover, new employees and those in junior roles receive support and supervision, highlighting Akaris emphasis on creating a collegial and team-driven atmosphere.
Details
- Date posted: 18 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1527989484
- Job locations: Akari Care, Wallsend, NE28 9RH, 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, a warm and engaging persona, and respect for others.
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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 £13.50 to £14.50 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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