Senior Care Assistant (Days)

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

Job summary

A supported care home provider in Yarm is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their team. You will deliver high-quality care to residents alongside other care assistants, assist with social activities, and help train new colleagues. The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, a caring nature, and the flexibility to adapt to changes. Starting salary ranges from £13.50 to £14.50 per hour, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution

Recognition and rewarding referral schemes

Access to Wage Stream

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to adapt to changes on short notice.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents.
• Assist with social activities.
• Support training and supervision of new colleagues.

Skills

Caring nature

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Approachable personality

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 the right 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 rely on our trusted care teams to create an environment that feels like our residents' personal home, catering to their individual needs and accommodating visiting family members.

About you

• A caring nature with a personal approach,
• Good communication and relationship-building skills,
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes on short notice,
• A warm, approachable, and engaging personality,
• Respect for everyone, treating others as you would like 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 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 at Akari Care. Our core values are:

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