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Senior Care AssistantNHS

Gateshead, NE8 1QU Permanent £14.05 to £15.09
Posted 4 September 2026 Closing date 2 November 2026
Newcastle Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Gateshead (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (0.3 miles, direct) Newcastle Coach Station (0.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

38.5 Hours per week - 4 shifts week 1 and 3 shifts week 2 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 a

Main duties of the job

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. 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.

Job description

** 38.5 Hours per week - 4 shifts week 1 and 3 shifts week 2 **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.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing high-quality care and is constantly seeking dedicated individuals to join its team. The organisation values personalised care and aims to create a homely atmosphere for its residents. With a supportive environment and various opportunities for professional growth, Akari Care offers a fulfilling workplace for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Employees are encouraged to engage in training and personal development, and the company takes pride in its inclusive and collaborative community. Akari Care places a strong emphasis on its values, including being kind, caring, trusted, and fostering a sense of community among residents and staff.

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