Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant to join their supportive team. In this role, you will help deliver exceptional care, support training, and ensure a warm and respectful environment for residents. A competitive hourly wage, funded training, and personal development support are included.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Recognition and referral schemes

Access to Wage Stream app

Uniform and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant.
• Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building.
• Flexibility to adapt to short notice changes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents.
• Observe and finalize care plans.
• Assist with social activities and support training.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Adaptability

Engaging persona

Respect for others

Job description

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Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? If so, we are seeking individuals to join our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

In this role, you will work alongside care assistants to deliver the highest quality of care to our residents. Responsibilities include observing, reviewing, and finalising care plans, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in line with Akari values.

We aim to create an environment where residents feel at home, with an atmosphere that respects their individual needs and their visiting family members.

About you

• A caring nature and a personal approach,
• Good communication and relationship-building skills,
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice,
• A warm, approachable, and engaging persona,
• Respect for everyone, treating others as you wish to be treated.

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive salary starting at £13.50 per hour up to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualifications),
• Employer pension contribution of 3%,
• Recognition and referral schemes,
• Access to Wage Stream - a money management app to access a percentage of your pay as you earn it,
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid,
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays, based on full-time hours),
• Fully funded training and development,
• Support with personal development plans.

Whether you are an experienced carer or starting a career in care, we seek colleagues who can make a difference for our residents. Our core values are:

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