Senior Care Assistant - Bank

Job summary

Are you already an experienced Bank 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Akari Care involves collaborating with care assistants to provide top-notch care to residents. Responsibilities include care planning, organizing social activities, and aiding in training junior staff. Essential characteristics for applicants include a caring nature, strong communication skills, adaptability, and a personable demeanor. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension contributions, bonus schemes, and access to the Wage stream app. Akari emphasizes personalized, kind, and community-focused care, seeking individuals who align with these values to join their team and make a difference for residents.

About us

Akari Care is committed to providing exceptional care services with a focus on creating a home-like environment for its residents. The organization values and fosters a supportive and inclusive community within its care homes, striving to meet the individual needs and preferences of residents and their families. Akari Care places great emphasis on personalized and kind care, encouraging staff to develop strong, respectful relationships with residents. The company invests in staff development through training and support, recognizing and rewarding dedication and excellence in care. Their value-driven approach ensures trust and community are at the heart of their service delivery.

Job responsibilities

Are you already an experienced Bank 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a flexible and adaptable attitude, and a caring approach. Experience in care assistance or similar roles and a warm, empathetic demeanor are preferred.