Senior Care Assistant

Akari Care; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

This role as a Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care in Hardwick offers an exciting opportunity for experienced individuals or those looking to progress in their care career. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to residents, observing and reviewing care plans, and supporting the training and supervision of junior colleagues. Akari Care is committed to creating a warm, inclusive environment where residents feel at home.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, 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 coming up with ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive community within our homes, working to create a homelike atmosphere for residents and their families.

About Us

Akari Care is a provider of high-quality residential and nursing care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment for residents and their families, with a focus on person-centered care and supporting their staff to deliver the best possible service.

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other
Salary

£12.52 to £13.27 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1247919184

Job locations

Akari Care

Hardwick

TS19 8FR

Responsibilities

Whether 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 hadn't guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

Whats In It For You

• A competitive salary starting at £12.52 per hour up to £13.27 per hour (Depending on Qualification)
• 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 plans

Qualifications Essential

• You should have a caring nature, good communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes. A warm, approachable, and engaging persona is also essential, as is a respect for everyone and a commitment to treating others as you would expect to be treated.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Hardwick

TS19 8FR

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk