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 role involves being a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home. The job is casual and part-time, with flexible working hours. Responsibilities include looking after the residents' varied needs, offering high-quality, person-centered care and support. You would supervise a team of dedicated Care Assistants and work alongside the Deputy General Manager. You might also assist the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews. The role encourages respecting residents' dignity and preferences, fostering a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Suitable candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, specifically with knowledge of elderly clinical care. Employees have opportunities for career development through training, potentially advancing into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or Nurse. This position covers for absences like annual or sick leave, offering variable working hours, and is intended for those who value motivating and using people skills.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers. The organisation is dedicated to providing exceptional care in its homes across various regions. With a commitment to quality, Barchester Healthcare focuses on person-centered care, ensuring that each individual feels valued and supported. The organisation provides ample opportunities for learning and professional development, showcasing its commitment to employee growth and career advancement. Barchester values flexibility in work arrangements to adapt to the needs of its staff, fostering a supportive and responsive work environment. It offers roles that allow individuals to make a difference in residents' lives, with a focus on creating warm, welcoming environments that prioritize respect and dignity for all residents.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.70 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1528508118
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hebburn, NE31 2SL, 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.