Senior Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stanley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 3%

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Pay as you earn app

Referral schemes

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is recruiting Senior Care Assistants to deliver high-quality care, review care plans, and support training of newer staff. The role focuses on a warm, home-like environment tailored to each resident’s needs and coordinating with visiting families.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, flexibility to adapt to changing plans, and a caring, personable approach to support residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes at short notice.
• A caring nature with a personal approach.
• A warm, approachable and engaging manner.
• Respect for others, treating them as you would want to be treated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents.
• Observe, review and finalise care planning needs.
• Assist residents with their care.
• Support the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues.
• Produce ideas for social activities.
• Create a home-like atmosphere accommodating each resident and their visiting families.

Skills

Good communication

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Job description

Akari Care Limited is recruiting Senior Care Assistants for its care homes, aimed at experienced senior carers or care assistants ready to step up. The role centres on delivering high-quality care, reviewing and finalising care plans, and supporting the training and supervision of newer colleagues. The home sets out to feel like a personal home for each resident, taking account of their individual needs and their visiting families. Candidates need a caring, adaptable approach and strong communication skills.

What the job involves

• Deliver high-quality care to residents
• Observe, review and finalise care planning needs
• Assist residents with their care
• Support the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues
• Produce ideas for social activities
• Create a home-like atmosphere that suits each resident's needs and involves their visiting family

Skills & knowledge

• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexibility to adapt to changes at short notice

Other

• A caring nature with a personal approach
• A warm, approachable and engaging manner
• Respect for others, treating them as you would expect to be treated

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition and referral schemes
• Wage stream money management app giving access to pay as it is earned
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave on full-time hours, including bank holidays
• Fully funded training and development
• Support with personal development plans