Senior Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes. Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way. We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs. 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 expect to be treated.

Main duties of the job

This position is an excellent opportunity for both experienced Senior Care Assistants and Care Assistants who aspire to advance their careers. At Akari Care, we place a high priority on creating a supportive and inclusive community within our homes, seeking individuals who resonate with this spirit. The role requires working collaboratively with care assistants to ensure top-notch care for our residents, which involves reviewing and finalizing care plans, suggesting engaging social activities, and aiding in the mentoring of junior staff. Our ethos revolves around making our residences feel like personal homes, accommodating the needs of both residents and their families. Candidates must have a nurturing approach, strong communication skills, flexibility, and an engaging demeanor. They should foster respect, treating everyone with the dignity they would expect themselves.

Job description

Are you already an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a Care Assistant looking to take the next step within your career? If so, we are looking for exactly the right type of people to be part of our supportive and inclusive community within our homes.

Working alongside the care assistants, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to our residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting, and producing ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value driven way.

We look to our trusted care teams to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like our residents personal home, for them and their respective visiting family members, which suits all their individual needs.

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 expect to be treated.

What is in it for you:

• A competitive salary
• Employer Pension contribution of 3%,
• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes,
• We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to 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 are starting a career in care, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you had not guessed, our values are:

• Personalised
• Kind
• Caring
• Trusted
• Community

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

About us

Akari Care is dedicated to delivering exceptional care within a supportive and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on cultivating communities where our homes feel like personal sanctuaries for our residents and their families. Our mission is centered on providing personalized care that meets the individual needs of each resident, ensuring that every day feels welcoming and comforting. We achieve this by employing trusted care teams who are passionate about enhancing the lives of those in our care through compassionate, kind, and respectful interactions. We prioritize our staff's professional growth, offering fully funded training programs, personal development plans, and access to innovative money management tools. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and recognition, we aim to maintain a motivated and skilled workforce dedicated to upholding our values: Personalized, Kind, Caring, Trusted, and Community.