Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Akari Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Akari Care as a Senior Care Assistant, where you'll deliver high-quality care and assist in planning and social activities. We're looking for caring and adaptable individuals to support our residents and their needs. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive community.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Recognition and rewarding referral schemes

Access to Wage stream

Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours)

Fully funded training and development

Support with personal development plans

Qualifications

• A caring nature with a personal approach.
• Respect for everyone, treating others as you wish to be treated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents.
• Assist with social activities and support training of junior colleagues.
• Finalise care planning needs.

Skills

Good communication

Relationship-building skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Warm personality

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.

As part of our team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues, all in an Akari value-driven manner.

We aim to create an environment where residents feel at home, with a personal touch that meets their individual needs.

About you

• A caring nature with a personal approach,
• Good communication and relationship-building skills,
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice,
• A warm, approachable, and engaging personality,
• 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 qualification),
• Employer pension contribution of 3%,
• Recognition and rewarding 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 (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 starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents. Our core values are:

• Personalised

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