Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE 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

Main duties of the job

This temporary position offers an opportunity to join the team at Barchester Healthcare as a Bank Senior Care Assistant in a care home setting, located in Chester. The role involves providing casual, part-time flexible working, addressing the diverse needs of residents, and ensuring quality, person-centered care and support is delivered alongside a team of dedicated care assistants. The position requires supervisory duties, inspiring team members, and supporting clinical staff in specific areas like medication management and care assessments. An NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is needed, as well as knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Successful candidates will partake in continuous training opportunities at one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. As part of a bank position, the role includes varied working hours to cover needs as required.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering both residential and nursing care services across its network of care homes. The organization emphasizes quality, person-centered care, and takes pride in creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for clients and staff alike. Barchester Healthcare invests in people looking to advance their careers through various training and development opportunities. The supportive culture within the company encourages growth and progression within roles, with many Senior Care Assistants going on to become Care Practitioners, Regional Carer, or even advancing into nursing roles. Employees can expect a rewarding role with competitive pay, flexible working conditions, and extensive learning resources available to develop their skills further.

Details

• Date posted: 29 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.30 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522292463
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chester, CH1 6NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis 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.

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