Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, the role involves attending to the varied needs of residents, to help us provide high-quality and individualised care and support. This position includes supervising and motivating a team of devoted Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Duties also extend to supporting the clinical team, focusing on areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews when needed. Respecting resident dignity and preferences, while nurturing a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, is a key expectation. The candidate should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess knowledge in elderly clinical care to qualify. A warm-hearted, compassionate, and dedicated approach to delivering personalised resident care and support is vital. Career development through continuous training opportunities is available, potentially advancing roles into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions, facilitating personal growth and professional advancement.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a company dedicated to providing exceptional care services at their care homes. Their approach focuses on the individual needs of the residents, striving to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. With a culture that encourages a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment, Barchester Healthcare values respect for the dignity and preferences of their residents. They offer career development opportunities, allowing their employees to grow into advanced roles, and aim to create a rewarding workplace for those who are dedicated to providing the quality care that one would expect for their loved ones. Barchester Healthcare's commitment to both their residents' well-being and staff development positions them as a respected entity in the healthcare sector.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.24 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1512477978
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stamford Bridge, YO41 1AJ, 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.