About this role
Job summary NVQ LV2 or LV3 Required to be considered for the role. 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 train
Main duties of the job This role requires candidates to have either NVQ Level 2 or Level 3. Whether you are already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to advance your career, this position is ideal for those ready to make a difference in a supportive and inclusive community. Your duties will include delivering high-quality care to residents, observing and finalizing care plans, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior staff. About you: We're looking for individuals with a caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a warm, respectful approach. Benefits include a competitive salary, a 3% employer pension contribution, recognition and referral schemes, access to a money management app, provided uniform, paid DBS check costs, and 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. The company emphasizes personalised, kind, caring, trusted, and community-driven values, and they seek like-minded individuals to join their mission.
About us Akari Care is a care home organisation committed to providing the highest quality care to its residents in a supportive and inclusive environment. The company believes in creating a homely atmosphere where the needs of residents and their families are met with respect and compassion. Akari Care values personalized assistance, ensuring that every resident receives tailored care. They strive to build a trusted community by allowing their care teams to foster an environment of warmth and approachability. The organisation offers competitive benefits, recognizing and rewarding staff contributions, and providing development opportunities to advance their careers within the care sector. By investing in staff training and development, Akari Care ensures that its teams are well-equipped to deliver exceptional service to their residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
** NVQ LV2 or LV3 Required to be considered for the role **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 plansWhether 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 CommunityIf you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3
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.
Employer details Employer name Akari Care Limited
Address Akari Care
Gateshead
NE8 3SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)