Job summary The role of a Mental Health Nurse at Akari Care involves providing personalized, compassionate, and high-quality clinical and medical care to older residents. The nurse will lead, coach, and mentor a team to create a warm and inclusive environment where residents feel a sense of security, belonging, and dignity. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Main duties of the job As a Mental Health Nurse at Akari Care, you will be responsible for playing a direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care for our residents. You will lead, coach, and mentor a team to create a warm and inclusive environment where residents feel a sense of security, belonging, and dignity while retaining their self-respect. The role offers a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities to enhance your skills and competencies, enabling you to grow both personally and professionally in a highly gratifying environment. About us Akari Care is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people, dedicated to creating a warm and inclusive environment where residents feel a sense of security, belonging, and dignity. The organization values personalization, kindness, care, trust, and a strong sense of community, and is committed to helping residents live life to the fullest. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1236808650 Job locations Akari Care Cowgate NE5 3AB Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description 12 Hours Per Week - 1 x 12 Hour Shift About the role: We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect. As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment. About you Are a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues 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 Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of a minimum of £18.65per hour A welcome bonus of £1,500 (T&Cs apply) Employers pension contribution of 3% We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it. Annual NMC fees paid Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes 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 The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally About us: We never compromise on the quality of our services as a cohesive team consisting of internal colleagues and also an extended range of externally qualified professionals which makes up our overall care community. Our aim is to help maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual. Whether you are experienced working in elderly care or are new to the sector, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadnt guessed, our values are: Personalised Kind Caring Trusted Community If you share our values then we would love to hear from you. Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description 12 Hours Per Week - 1 x 12 Hour Shift About the role: We now seek additional Nurses who are passionate about, and thrive on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. Nursing is a professionally stretching and highly rewarding career at Akari Care. You will be responsible for playing a personal and direct, hands-on role in ensuring the highest levels of clinical and medical care to our residents. You will also be leading, coaching, and mentoring a team to ensure you create a warm and inclusive environment in which our residents feel a sense of security and belonging while simultaneously retaining their dignity and self-respect. As reward for your kind and caring approach to our residents, alongside your personal and trusted knowledge, our homes offer a wide range of clinical experiences and opportunities which will enhance and expand your skills and competencies. These will enable you to gain both personal and professional growth in your career and continue to develop in a highly gratifying environment. About you Are a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues 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 Whats in it for you: A competitive salary of a minimum of £18.65per hour A welcome bonus of £1,500 (T&Cs apply) Employers pension contribution of 3% We offer Wage stream - a money management app that you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it. Annual NMC fees paid Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes 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 The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally About us: We never compromise on the quality of our services as a cohesive team consisting of internal colleagues and also an extended range of externally qualified professionals which makes up our overall care community. Our aim is to help maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual. Whether you are experienced working in elderly care or are new to the sector, we are looking for colleagues who can make a difference for our residents within Akari Care. In case you hadnt 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 You must be a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions, with a caring nature and the ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and communicate effectively. A coaching style leadership mentality and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona are also required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You must be a registered nurse with an active PIN and no restrictions, with a caring nature and the ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and communicate effectively. A coaching style leadership mentality and a warm, approachable, and engaging persona are also required. 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). Additional information 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 Employer name Akari Care Limited Address Akari Care Cowgate NE5 3AB Employer's website https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)