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Senior Care AssistantNHS

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 5AY Permanent £14.25 to £15.25
Posted 30 September 2026 Closing date 29 November 2026
Blaydon Rail Station (1.6 miles, direct) Bank Foot (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (2.1 miles, direct) Newcastle Coach Station (3.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Please note this is a bank position 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, treati

Main duties of the job

Please note this is a bank position Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? We are looking for the right type of people to join our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside care assistants, you will deliver high-quality care to residents, observe, review, and finalise care planning needs. You'll also assist in producing ideas for social activities and support the training and supervision of junior colleagues. We look to our care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents home, which suits all their individual needs. About you: A caring nature to give a personal approach, good communication and relationship building skills, flexibility, warmth, and respect for others are essential. What is in it for you: A competitive salary, employer pension contribution, recognition schemes, wage stream app access, uniform and DBS check paid, 28 days annual leave, fully funded training and development, and support with personal development plans.

Job description

***Please note this is a bank position***

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 provides residential and nursing care services in the UK, aiming to create supportive, community-driven environments for both residents and staff. The company focuses on delivering personalized care to ensure that the atmosphere within its facilities feels like a home for the residents. Akari Care is dedicated to supporting its employees through structured training and development plans, ensuring that staff have the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver the highest standards of care. The organisation's values emphasize kindness, trust, and community, aiming to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for everyone involved. To achieve this mission, Akari Care seeks individuals with a caring nature, good communication skills, and the adaptability to manage the dynamic needs of care services. They offer various employee benefits, including a competitive salary, pension contributions, and access to financial management tools to support a well-rounded employment experience.

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