Senior Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

Please note this is a bank position. 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...

Main duties of the job

This is a job listing for a Senior Care Assistant position at Akari Care in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is temporary and offers an hourly salary ranging from £14.25 to £15.25. Ideal candidates are either experienced Senior Care Assistants or Care Assistants ready to advance their careers. Responsibilities include working alongside care assistants to deliver high-quality care, observing and finalizing care planning, and supporting the training of junior staff. Candidates should possess a caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and a respectful attitude. Benefits of the position include a competitive salary, employer pension contributions, recognition schemes, and 28 days of annual leave. The company values a supportive environment where residents feel at home. Provided are uniform, DBS check cover, and access to a money management app. Akari Care's values are personalized, kind, caring, trusted, and community-focused.

Job description

***Please note this is a bank position***

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 plans

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 had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

If you share our values, then we would love to hear from you.

About us

Akari Care is a company that provides a supportive and inclusive care environment within its homes. The organization emphasizes delivering the highest quality levels of care to its residents, ensuring an atmosphere that feels like a personal home. Akari Care values trust and support within its care teams, aiming to meet individual resident needs and make a difference in their lives. The company offers a range of benefits for its employees, including competitive salaries, pension contributions, and opportunities for personal development through fully funded training. With a value-driven approach, Akari Care fosters an environment of personalized, kind, and community-centered care, encouraging staff to work collaboratively to support both residents and their visiting family members.