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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be involved in looking after the diverse needs of residents to ensure quality, person-centred care and support is delivered. The role requires you to supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. You'll also support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of residents, you'll contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of elderly clinical care, and be warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to individualised care plans. Career development is supported through ongoing training opportunities at Barchester, which is a leading healthcare provider.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, offering a range of services, including care homes, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. The organisation is committed to providing high-quality and personalised care to meet the needs of their clients and residents. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on the growth and development of its employees and offers numerous learning and development opportunities. They focus on fostering a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. Barchester is dedicated to maintaining dignity and individuality in care and supports staff to progress into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £18.26 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524439538
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Pevensey, BN24 5NU, 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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