Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves looking after the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The job requires a warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed individual who respects the dignity and preferences of the residents. A £500 Golden Hello is offered upon joining. Ongoing training opportunities are available, and employees can progress into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing. Rewards include competitive pay, free training, retail discounts, unlimited referrals with the Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and Employee of the Month rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare, a reputable provider of care homes, offers the Senior Care Assistant role in Ashford. They are committed to delivering quality, person-centred care for their residents by employing compassionate and dedicated staff. Barchester places significant emphasis on training and development, providing opportunities for employees to further their careers in the healthcare sector. With a focus on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment, the company ensures that the dignity and preferences of all residents are respected. Barchester Healthcare also offers a rewards package, which includes a competitive rate of pay, along with various benefits such as retail discounts and recognition programs for outstanding service.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.84 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522796139
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ashford, TN24 0LX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 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'

A £500 Golden Hello*

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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