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ABOUT THE ROLE This is bank 0hrs contract. This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.
Main duties of the job
The role of Bank Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home involves supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The candidate should be capable of delivering quality, person-centered care and support for residents, respecting their dignity and preferences in a vibrant environment. The position offers the flexibility of a 0-hour bank contract, ideal for covering staff shortages due to annual leave or sick leave, allowing varied work hours and days. Development opportunities are provided with free learning for career advancement.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider committed to delivering quality care to its residents. They focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff. Recognised for their dedication to fostering a vibrant living space, Barchester emphasises person-centred care where the dignity and preferences of residents are respected. They support career development with various learning and training opportunities, allowing staff to progress into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing. Barchester values staff growth, providing flexibility and support necessary to excel in healthcare services.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.20 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1522796154
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Norwich, NR13 6PD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is bank 0hrs contract.
This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
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This advert is for Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £14.20 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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