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 and support.

Main duties of the job

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will look after the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Responsibilities will include supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager and supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The role requires respecting the dignity and preferences of the residents and creating a warm, welcoming, vibrant environment. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working, and learning and development opportunities, allowing career progression to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The position is a bank role, providing cover as needed during annual or sick leave, meaning that the hours and days of work may vary.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care tailored to the individual needs of each resident. Barchester Healthcare focuses on creating welcoming and vibrant care homes, ensuring residents receive the dignity and respect they deserve. The company values its staff by offering opportunities for career development and learning in a supportive environment. Being part of Barchester Healthcare means working in a flexible role with competitive pay and the freedom to grow professionally. Employees are regarded as a vital part of the organization's success, providing compassionate and person-centred care to residents. Barchester Healthcare also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and teamwork in delivering exceptional healthcare services. With a wide range of roles available, the organization encourages career progression for those dedicated to improving the lives of elderly individuals through personalized and attentive care.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.99 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522377255
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Lincoln, LN1 2ZD, 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.