Senior Care Assistant (Days)

NHS; Victoria; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care organization as a Senior Care Assistant, where you'll deliver compassionate care and mentor junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a flexible approach. Enjoy a competitive salary and a supportive working environment focused on employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Recognition and referral schemes

Access to Wage Stream for early pay access

Uniform provided and DBS check paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development opportunities

Support for personal development plans

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; focus on caring nature and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and review care plans.
• Organize social activities and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to a welcoming care community.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Engaging personality

Relationship-building skills

Job description

This role is for an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to residents, observing and reviewing care needs, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will deliver high-quality care, review care plans, assist with social activities, and support training and supervision of colleagues in an Akari value-driven way. You will contribute to creating a welcoming, home-like environment within the care community.

About us

Akari Care provides residential care homes committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments for residents, with a focus on quality care and employee well-being.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant seeking career growth, we invite you to join our supportive community. Your responsibilities include delivering excellent care, reviewing and finalizing care plans, organizing social activities, and mentoring junior staff.

Our care teams aim to foster a homely atmosphere that respects each resident’s individual needs and preferences.

About you

• A caring nature and personal approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Warm, approachable, and engaging personality
• Respect for others and a professional attitude

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary from £13.50 to £14.50 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Access to Wage Stream for early pay access
• Uniform provided and DBS check paid
• 28 days annual leave (full-time equivalent, including Bank Holidays)
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Support for personal development plans

We welcome both experienced carers and those starting a career in care. Our core values are:

• Kind
• Caring
• Community

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but essential qualities include a caring nature, good communication skills, flexibility, and an engaging personality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.