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. 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Your mission is to ensure the delivery of quality, person-centred care that respects the dignity and preferences of residents. The role involves support in areas like medication and care plan assessments. Requiring an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, candidates should bring specific knowledge in elderly clinical care. The organisation offers opportunities for career development, enabling progression to Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. The role provides competitive pay and benefits such as free training, wellbeing support tools, and retail discounts. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes a warm, welcoming environment, motivating you to utilize your interpersonal skills and passion for individualised resident care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to its residents, fostering a warm and supportive community. As a prominent player in the elderly care sector, Barchester offers a variety of services aimed at enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The organisation invests in the development of its staff through comprehensive training programs and career advancement opportunities. With a focus on dignity, respect, and person-centred care, Barchester values its employees' contributions and recognizes their impact with rewards such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Adaptability and a commitment to individualised care are core components of Barchester's ethos. Opportunities for those with NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to progress into specialist roles underscore Barchester's dedication to nurturing talent and maintaining high standards of care.

Details

• Date posted: 15 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.64 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1526958016
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Tarporley, CW6 0EG, 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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