Job Summary
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants or Care Assistants to join their supportive and inclusive community within their homes.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality levels of care to the residents. This includes observing, reviewing, and finalising care planning needs, assisting with and coming up with ideas for social activities, and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value‑driven way. You will be expected to create an environment where the atmosphere feels like the residents' personal home, catering to their individual needs.
About us
Akari Care is a trusted provider of personalised nursing and residential care within local communities across England and Wales. They are committed to creating a caring, supportive, and inclusive environment for their residents and staff.
Pay & Working conditions
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.50 to £14.50 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Location: Prudhoe, NE42 5AE
Key responsibilities
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 coming up with ideas for social activities and supporting the training and supervision of junior and new colleagues in an Akari value‑driven way. You will help create an environment that feels like a warm, familiar home for residents and visiting family members.
About you
* A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach.
* Good communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Flexible and adaptable to change at short notice.
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona.
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
Values
* Personalised
* Kind
* Caring
* Trusted
* CommunIty
Benefits
* A competitive salary starting at £13.50 to £14.50 per hour (depending on qualification)
* Employer pension contribution of 3%
* Recognition and referral schemes
* 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Akari Care Limited
Akari Care
Prudhoe
NE42 5AE
Employer's website
https://www.akaricare.co.uk
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