Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Forest Hall; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for their Forest Hall location. This role is perfect for experienced care professionals looking to advance their career while delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Recognition schemes

Fully funded training and development

28 days annual leave

Uniform provided

Wage stream access

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents and supervise junior colleagues.
• Observe and review care plans while creating a homely atmosphere.
• Assist with social activities and ensure individual needs are met.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Caring nature

Approachability

Education

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant

Job description

This role as a Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care in Forest Hall is an excellent opportunity for experienced care assistants or those looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to residents, observing and reviewing care plans, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior colleagues. The role offers a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, recognition schemes, and opportunities for personal development.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalizing care planning needs, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value-driven way. You will create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents' personal home, catering to their individual needs and those of their visiting family members.

About us

Akari Care is a reputable care provider focused on delivering personalized, kind, and trusted care. The company values a caring, community-oriented approach and is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role:

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to advance your career? We seek individuals to join our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

Working alongside care assistants, you will deliver high-quality care, including observing, reviewing, and finalizing care plans, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues, all within an Akari value-driven environment.

Our trusted care teams aim to create a homely atmosphere that meets all residents' individual needs, for them and their visiting family members.

About you

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach,
• Good communication and relationship-building skills,
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice,
• Warm, approachable, and engaging personality,
• Respect for everyone, treating others as you would like to be treated.

Whats 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 schemes and rewarding referral schemes,
• Wage stream - a money management app that allows access to 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,
• Support with personal development plans.

We welcome both experienced carers and those starting a career in care. Our values are:

• Kind
• Caring
• Community

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

SCORG

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant, with a caring nature, good communication and relationship-building skills, and flexibility, is essential. A warm, approachable, and engaging personality, along with respect for everyone and a commitment to treating others well, is also required.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.