Senior Care Assistant (Days)

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate care team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents. This role offers a supportive environment where you can grow and make a meaningful impact. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including training opportunities and a pension scheme, this position is ideal for both experienced caregivers and those starting their journey in care. Become part of a community that values respect, warmth, and individual care, ensuring each resident feels at home. If you are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Recognition and rewarding referral schemes

Access to Wage Stream

Uniform provided

DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles, with a focus on resident well-being.
• Ability to support and train junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents and assist with care plans.
• Support training and supervision of new colleagues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Caring nature

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Join Our Care Team

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to advance your career? If so, we are seeking dedicated individuals to become part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

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

We rely on our trusted care teams to create a home-like environment for our residents and their visiting families, catering to their individual needs.

About You

• A caring nature with a personal approach to each resident,
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills,
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances,
• A warm, approachable, and engaging personality,
• Respect for others, treating everyone as you would like to be treated.

What’s in It for You

• A competitive salary starting at £12.52 per hour up to £13.27 per hour (depending on qualifications),
• Employer pension contribution of 3%,
• Recognition and rewarding referral schemes,
• Access to Wage Stream - a money management app that allows you to access a percentage of your pay as you earn it,
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid,
• 28 days annual leave (full-time equivalent, including Bank Holidays),
• Fully funded training and development opportunities,
• Support with personal development plans.

Whether you are an experienced carer or starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents at Akari Care. If you share our values, we would love to hear from you.