# Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare
- **Location:** Beverley
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £14.50
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-22T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24T15:42:34.458Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7972
- **Employer website:** https://www.barchester.com/

## Job Content

### Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 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

### Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of our residents, enabling us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. This position involves supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants with the Deputy General Manager. You'll provide support to the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews, while always respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents and contributing towards creating a warm and welcoming environment. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We are looking for warm-hearted, compassionate individuals who are committed to providing personalised care and support to each resident. Opportunities to develop your career through ongoing training are available, with many of our Senior Care Assistants progressing into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

### About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, offering a range of services across various care homes. Committed to providing quality, person-centred care, Barchester Healthcare focuses on the individual needs of its residents, promoting their dignity and preferences at every step. The company prides itself on creating environments that are warm, welcoming, and vibrant, ensuring that residents feel comfortable and valued. Barchester Healthcare invests in the development and training of its staff, offering them opportunities to expand their skills and progress within the organisation. Employees are encouraged to use their motivational and people skills to provide the best care possible, creating rewarding career paths for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Through its sector-leading benefits and rewards package, the company strives to retain skilled and compassionate staff members who uphold its high standards and values.

### Details

- Date posted: 24 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.50 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1530097045
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Beverley, HU17 8RN, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 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 PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

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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## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

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