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 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.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves providing quality, person-centred care for residents, supervising care assistants, and supporting the clinical team with tasks such as medication and assessments. This position requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, alongside knowledge in elderly clinical care. Responsibilities include creating a welcoming environment, respecting resident preferences, and inspiring care assistants. Employees can grow their careers through ongoing training, potentially progressing into roles like Care Practitioner or nursing. Barchester offers a comprehensive rewards package, including free training, wellbeing tools, and retail discounts.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a provider of care homes dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to its residents. With an emphasis on creating a warm and welcoming environment, Barchester prides itself on respecting resident dignity and preferences. The organisation supports career development through ongoing training opportunities, allowing staff to progress in roles such as Care Practitioner or nursing. Employees of Barchester Healthcare benefit from sector-leading packages, which include free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and various bonus schemes. Barchester focuses on providing care that one would expect for their own loved ones, ensuring compassionate and individualised support.

Details

• Date posted: 25 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.65 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1521262566
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bedlington, NE22 6LA, 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.