Senior Care Assistant

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 notic

Main duties of the job

This job listing is for the position of Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care in Whitley Bay. It is a permanent opportunity with an hourly pay ranging from £14.05 to £15.09. The role calls for individuals who are either experienced Senior Care Assistants or current Care Assistants aiming to advance their careers. Responsibilities include working closely with care assistants to deliver high-quality care to residents, finalising care planning, and contributing ideas for social activities. Additionally, the role supports training and overseeing junior colleagues while fostering a home-like environment for residents and their families. Important characteristics for candidates include a personal caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, and a warm and respectful demeanor. Akari Care offers a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, recognition schemes, 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, comprehensive training, and uniforms. DBS checks are paid for by the employer.

About us

Akari Care operates under a vibrant management style that upholds a supportive and inclusive community for both residents and staff. The focus at Akari Care is on creating a personalized home environment for its residents, ensuring that their emotional, social, and healthcare needs are met by a trusted and compassionate care team. These values are vital in offering care that is kind, caring, and builds a strong community spirit. Akari Care motivates its employees to engage in continuous personal development through employer-funded training and support. Recognition schemes and referral rewards further enhance the workplace culture, making Akari Care a desirable option for professionals seeking a respectful and engaging work setting. Beyond basic salary packages, the organization supports staff through employer pension contributions and provides practical benefits such as a money management app, paid DBS checks, and uniforms.

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: 1522327149
• Job locations: Akari Care, Whitley Bay, NE26 2EU, 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.