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. 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.

Main duties of the job

The job is suitable for those who are already Senior Care Assistants or are Care Assistants seeking a career step up. Candidates will be expected to deliver high-quality care to residents and work alongside care assistants. Responsibilities include care planning, organizing social activities, and training new staff. Successful candidates must be caring, communicative, flexible, and respectful. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contribution, referral schemes, and 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. Uniform and DBS check costs are covered along with training and development opportunities.

About us

Akari Care operates within a supportive and inclusive environment, focusing on delivering personalized, kind, and trusted care, creating a community atmosphere. This organization aims to make a positive difference in the lives of residents by tailoring care to meet individual needs and striving to create a homely environment. They offer fully funded training and development to help employees grow professionally and personally, and emphasize the importance of teamwork, communication, and relationship building. Their values center on personalization, kindness, caring nature, trust, and a community-based approach.

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: 1527989482
• 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.