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 en
Main duties of the job Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking the right people to join our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will work alongside care assistants to deliver high-quality care to our residents. Your responsibilities will include observing, reviewing, and finalizing care planning needs, helping with social activities, and assisting in training and supervising junior and new colleagues. We aim to create a welcoming environment that feels like home for our residents and their families, respecting their individual needs. Essential qualities include a caring nature, strong communication and relationship-building skills, flexibility, and a warm and approachable persona. In return, we offer a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, recognition schemes, access to Wage stream, uniform, paid DBS check, 28 days of annual leave, and fully funded training and development.
About us Akari Care is dedicated to providing high standards of care within a warm and inclusive community. Our goal is to create an environment that feels like a personal home for our residents while addressing their specific needs. We value personalization, kindness, and community, qualities that are at the heart of our care approach. Akari Care supports its staff by offering competitive pay, pension contributions, recognition and reward schemes, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We also provide practical support, including uniforms and paid DBS checks, to ensure our team members can focus on delivering exceptional care. Whether you are experienced or new to the sector, we welcome individuals who can contribute positively to our residents' lives. We believe in fostering a trusting and caring relationship with both residents and their families, building a supportive atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Join Akari Care if you share our dedication to high-quality care and community values.
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
A caring nature, effective communication, relationship-building skills, flexibility, and an approachable persona are essential. Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant is preferred.
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
Wallsend
NE28 7LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)