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 enga

Main duties of the job

The position of Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care in Blyth offers an exciting opportunity for experienced care assistants or those looking to advance their careers. The role involves working closely with care assistants to deliver high-quality care to residents. Responsibilities include observing and reviewing care planning, assisting in creating social activities, and supporting the training of junior staff. Candidates are required to possess a caring nature, good communication skills, and flexibility. Akari Care values a personalized, kind, and community-driven approach to care. Employees can benefit from competitive salaries, employer pension contributions, and personal development opportunities.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 30 December 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.25 to £15.25 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1569890097
• Job locations: Akari Care, Blyth, NE24 1DW, United Kingdom

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates should have a caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changes at short notice. Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or intent to advance from a Care Assistant role is ideal.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Akari Care is a trusted provider of residential care services, committed to creating safe and welcoming environments for residents. They value the principles of personalized and kind care, ensuring that each resident feels at home within their facilities. The organization emphasizes community and trust, working together with families to meet the individual needs of each resident. Training and support for staff are integral to Akari Care's approach, ensuring employees are well-prepared to provide compassionate and effective care. With a focus on value-driven service, Akari Care maintains high standards in all aspects of its operations.

Employer details

• Employer name: Akari Care Limited
• Address: Akari Care, Blyth, NE24 1DW, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk