Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Akari Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants to join their supportive community. The role involves delivering high-quality care to residents, engaging them in activities, and supervising junior colleagues. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a caring environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution of 3%

Access to Wagestream

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training and development

Qualifications

• 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 persona.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to residents.
• Observe, review, and finalize care plans.
• Assist with social activities and support training.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Caring Nature

Job description

Package Description:

Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales.

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 looking for the right people to join our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

Working alongside care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care plans, assisting with social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value-driven way.

We aim to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents’ personal home, accommodating their individual needs and those of their visiting family members.

Whether you are an experienced carer or starting your career in care, we want colleagues who can make a difference for our residents. Our core values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

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 persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would like to be treated

What’s in it for you:

• A competitive salary starting at £13.50 to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualification)
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes
• Access to Wagestream - a money management app allowing you 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