Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. 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

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for meeting the diverse needs of our residents to help us provide quality, person-centred care and support. Your responsibilities will include leading and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Additionally, you can anticipate supporting the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents is always a priority, and you'll contribute to creating an environment that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant. You'll have the opportunity to advance your career through continuous training opportunities, opening the door to potential roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or Nursing. We're looking for individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and dedicated to providing personalized care and support to each resident.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality healthcare services, committed to offering excellent care and support to their residents. The organisation places a strong emphasis on person-centred care, ensuring that the individual needs and preferences of their residents are met. They are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment in their facilities. Barchester Healthcare takes pride in developing their employees' skills and careers, offering ongoing training and opportunities for growth. Recognizing the hard work and dedication of their employees, they provide competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including training and personal development, a supportive work environment, retail discounts, and various reward schemes. Their mission is to deliver the quality care one would expect for their loved ones, and they value compassionate, committed people who strive for excellence.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.75 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1514359938
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Boroughbridge, YO51 9LW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

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.