Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable quality, person-centred care and support. Your role includes supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants. You'll support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of residents is crucial. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to giving each resident individualised care are ideal candidates. Career development opportunities are available through ongoing training, with many progressing into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Flexibility is offered in a Bank position to cover needs like annual or sick leave, with varying hours and days.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care services across its care homes. The company prioritizes person-centred care, focusing on creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. Barchester Healthcare values its employees, offering competitive pay, flexible working conditions, and numerous learning and development opportunities. The organisation supports the career growth of its staff, encouraging progression into higher roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. Barchester Healthcare seeks individuals who are compassionate, warm-hearted, and committed to providing individualised care to residents, enhancing their dignity and quality of life. The organisation emphasizes respect and dignity for residents and fosters a healthy working environment for staff, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to care for residents effectively.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.71 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1514720974
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Solihull, B90 4EF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant.

ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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