# Senior Care Assistant - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-assistant-care-home/2ac399a1-cac0-48aa-a4f5-8c63086abdfe - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-assistant-care-home/2ac399a1-cac0-48aa-a4f5-8c63086abdfe.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.99 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T07:05:58.859Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7098?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522796174&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## 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 through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit ### Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, your responsibilities will include addressing the diverse needs of residents to ensure quality and person-centred care. You will supervise and motivate a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Your role will also involve supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of residents is essential, and you'll be part of creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. The role calls for an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care and support are ideal candidates. Career development through ongoing training opportunities is available, with potential progression into roles such as Care Practitioner or nursing. In return, you'll receive a competitive pay rate with a benefits and rewards package, which includes free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and rewards for Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of senior care services, operating numerous care homes and hospitals across the UK. Renowned for delivering high-quality care to elderly residents, Barchester focuses on person-centred approaches and tailoring services to meet individual needs and preferences. The organisation prides itself on creating welcoming and vibrant environments where residents can feel at home and live fulfilling lives. Barchester Healthcare employs committed professionals who are passionate about elder care and provides ongoing training and career development opportunities to help staff progress in their careers. With a range of benefits and rewards, Barchester aims to support its employees in delivering the best care possible. The organisation is built on values of compassion, dignity, and respect, striving to offer the quality of care that staff would expect for their own loved ones. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to maintaining high standards and continually improving its services to enhance the well-being and happiness of all its residents. ### Details - Date posted: 03 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.99 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1522796174 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Blackpool, FY3 9HF, 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. 3231 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.