Senior Care Assistant: Lead Care Plans & Mentor Team

The Methodist Church in Britain; Blyth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 3%

Referral schemes

Earned wage access

Uniform provided

DBS costs paid

28 days holiday (FT)

Training & development

Job summary

Akari Care Limited is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for our residential homes. You will review and finalise residents' care plans, deliver high-quality daily care with the care team, and support junior colleagues.

You will contribute to a home-like atmosphere and respond to residents and families with warmth and flexibility. You will identify social activity ideas, assist with training, and adapt to individual needs and changes at short notice, upholding Akari values and ensuring

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to resident wellbeing.
• Strong verbal and written communication to interact with residents, families and colleagues.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with residents and staff.
• Willingness to adapt to changing needs and schedules at short notice.
• Friendly, warm and engaging manner when supporting residents.
• Demonstrated respect for diverse backgrounds and individual preferences.

Responsibilities

• Observe, review and finalise residents' care plans.
• Deliver high-quality care to residents alongside care assistants.
• Assist with care delivery and daily tasks as required.
• Propose and facilitate social activities to enhance residents' well-being.
• Train and supervise junior colleagues in line with Akari values.
• Help create a home-like environment for residents and visiting families.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Approachability

Respect for others

Job description

Akari Care Limited is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for our residential homes. You will review and finalise residents' care plans, deliver high-quality daily care with the care team, and support junior colleagues.

You will contribute to a home-like atmosphere and respond to residents and families with warmth and flexibility. You will identify social activity ideas, assist with training, and adapt to individual needs and changes at short notice, upholding Akari values and ensuring