Senior Care Assistant

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care to residents and assist with social activities. The successful candidate should demonstrate a caring nature, possess strong communication skills, and be adaptable to short-notice changes. This full-time role offers competitive pay and a supportive work environment that values personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting at £13.50 to £14.50 per hour

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Recognition and referral schemes

Wage stream app for early pay access

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Fully funded training

Qualifications

• Must have a caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills required.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents, including care planning needs.
• Support social activities and supervision of junior colleagues.
• Create a personal home environment catering to individual needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication

Relationship-building skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care involves delivering high-quality care to residents, observing and reviewing care planning needs, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues. The successful candidate will have a caring nature, good communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes. Akari Care is a supportive and inclusive community that values personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused approaches to care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality levels of care to residents, including observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs.
• Assist with ideas for social activities and support the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value-driven way.
• Contribute to creating an environment where the atmosphere feels like residents’ personal home, catering to individual needs.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. The company focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for residents and staff, delivering personalised, kind, and trusted care with strong community values.

Details

Date posted: 20 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1385211964

Job locations: Akari Care, Horndale, DL5 7ER

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 want to be treated

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary starting at £13.50 to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualification)
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Wage stream — a money management app that provides access to a percentage of 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

Values

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

Disclosures

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

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.