Senior Care Assistant (Days)

NHS; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care home provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care to residents. You will assist with social activities, support training for junior colleagues, and create a caring environment. The ideal candidate should have a caring nature and strong communication skills. Competitive salary up to £14.50/hour depending on qualifications, with benefits including a pension contribution and fully funded training.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

Wage stream access

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality levels of care to residents.
• Assist with social activities to promote resident wellbeing.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new colleagues.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant role within Akari Care, a supportive and inclusive care home community. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care to residents, observe and review care plans, assist with social activities, and support training and supervision of junior colleagues. The role requires a caring nature, good communication skills, and a commitment to Akari's values of personalization, kindness, and community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality levels of care to residents, including observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs.
• Assist with social activities ideas and events to promote resident wellbeing.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value-driven way.
• Create an environment that feels like residents\' personal home, respecting individual needs and involving visiting family where appropriate.

About us

Akari Care is a care home provider prioritising a supportive and inclusive community, with a commitment to personalized, kind, and caring services, and building a trusted relationship with the local community.

Details

• Date posted: 23 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1387099652
• Location: Akari Care, Austerson, CW5 8AB

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 like to be treated

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary starting at £13.50 per hour up to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualification)
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Wage stream - access a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave (full-time, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans

Values

Personalised • Kind • Caring • Trusted • Community