About this role
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 engaging persona, Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Main duties of the job We are seeking experienced or aspiring Senior Care Assistants to join our motivated and inclusive team. For those already working as a Care Assistant, this role provides an opportunity to advance and grow professionally. Within our homes, collaboration with care assistants is key as you will work to provide exceptional care, review and finalize care plans, and assist with planning social activities. Additionally, you will contribute to the training and supervision of junior staff. We cherish a team that establishes a home-like environment for our residents and their families, tailored to satisfy each resident's specific needs. We value candidates who are caring, exhibit strong communication capabilities, remain adaptable, maintain warmth and approachability, and treat everyone with the utmost respect. We offer a competitive salary, a 3% pension contribution, recognition schemes, and various developmental opportunities. Uniforms and DBS check expenses are covered as part of our supportive role offering.
About us Akari Care is committed to providing quality care and support within a nurturing and inclusive community. We pride ourselves on building environments where residents feel at home and receive tailored care that caters to their specific needs. Our organization values a personalized approach, emphasizing kindness, trust, community, and genuine care. We strive to not only meet the needs of our residents but also support key professional development and growth for our staff. We actively seek team members who are dynamic, compassionate, and eager to support our mission of delivering the highest levels of care. We recognize and reward contributions made by our team members and support their professional journeys through extensive training and development options. Embracing diversity and a community spirit, Akari Care is a place where both residents and staff can thrive, feel valued, and be part of something meaningful.
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 salaryEmployer 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:
PersonalisedKindCaringTrustedCommunityIf you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications listed
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
Blyth
NE24 1DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)