Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Battle, UK. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care, assist with social activities, and support the training of junior colleagues. Ideal for someone with a caring nature and good communication skills. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary between £13.50 and £14.50 per hour, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Recognition and referral schemes

Uniform and DBS check costs covered

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Caring nature with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes at short notice.
• Experience in care services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents.
• Observe and finalise care planning needs.
• Support the training of junior colleagues.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication

Flexibility

Approachable persona

Respect for everyone

Job description

Overview

Akari Care is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality care to residents, observe and review care planning needs, assist with social activities, and support the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest quality levels of care to residents.
• Observe, review, and finalise care planning needs.
• Assist with social activities and contribute ideas.
• Support the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value-driven way.
• Help create an environment where the atmosphere feels like the residents’ personal home, meeting individual needs.

About us

Akari Care is a provider of care homes that aims to create an inclusive and supportive community for its residents. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and providing a positive work environment for its staff.

Location and details

• Date posted: 10 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1401700145
• Job locations: Akari Care, Battle Hill, NE28 9RH

About the role

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, you could be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. You will work alongside care assistants to deliver the highest quality care to residents, including care planning, social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value-driven way. We aim to create an environment where the residents’ personal home feels welcoming to them and their visiting family members, meeting all individual needs.

About you

• A caring nature and a personal approach
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect for everyone

What’s in it for you

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

Values: Personalised, Kind, Caring, Trusted, Community. If you share our values, we would love to hear from you. SCORG

Person specification

Qualifications Essential

• You should have a caring nature, good communication and relationship-building skills, be flexible and adaptable to changes, have a warm, approachable, and engaging persona, and treat everyone with respect.

Additional information

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
• UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details: Akari Care Limited, Akari Care, Battle Hill, NE28 9RH. Website: https://www.akaricare.co.uk