# Senior Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Akari Care Limited. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-assistant/5bf30fdb-6b53-4982-932c-ca0810967742 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-assistant/5bf30fdb-6b53-4982-932c-ca0810967742.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Akari Care Limited - **Town:** Gateshead - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £14.05 to £15.09 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T12:29:17.936Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/W0033-26-0901?employerCode=W0033 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522327141&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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 ### Main duties of the job The Senior Care Assistant role is perfect for someone who is either already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant ready to advance their career. In this role, you'll be expected to collaborate closely with care assistants to provide top-notch care to residents. Your duties include overseeing care plans, proposing social activity ideas, and guiding and training new colleagues in a manner consistent with Akari's core values. For those passionate about making our residents' care environment feel like a personal home, this position is ideal. To be successful, applicants must have a caring personality, excel in communication, and be adaptable. The company offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, various recognition and referral schemes, uniform provision, DBS check coverage, and ample vacation days. Additionally, Akari Care emphasizes the importance of equality and respect, seeking individuals who naturally align with their values of being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented. ### About us Akari Care is a care provider committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community for its residents and staff. With a focus on delivering the highest quality care, Akari operates a network of care homes where residents can feel comfortable and genuinely at home. The organisation values its staff, recognizing their crucial role in the well-being and happiness of residents. Akari Care offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and personal development opportunities. The culture is driven by a set of core values that emphasize personal attention, kindness, trust, and a community-centric approach. By nurturing these principles, Akari ensures the best environment for both residents and staff members. Employees are encouraged to embody these values, creating a work atmosphere that respects and treats everyone as they wish to be treated. ### Details - Date posted: 30 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14.05 to £15.09 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1522327141 - Job locations: Akari Care, Nantwich, CW5 8AB, 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. ## Job Details 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 ## Job Description The Senior Care Assistant role is perfect for someone who is either already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant ready to advance their career. In this role, you'll be expected to collaborate closely with care assistants to provide top-notch care to residents. Your duties include overseeing care plans, proposing social activity ideas, and guiding and training new colleagues in a manner consistent with Akari's core values. For those passionate about making our residents' care environment feel like a personal home, this position is ideal. To be successful, applicants must have a caring personality, excel in communication, and be adaptable. The company offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, various recognition and referral schemes, uniform provision, DBS check coverage, and ample vacation days. Additionally, Akari Care emphasizes the importance of equality and respect, seeking individuals who naturally align with their values of being personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-oriented. ## 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 with good communication skills and adaptability. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.