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. REWARDS PACKAGE In 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll assist in delivering quality, person-centred care, supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants. You will also support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews, while respecting residents' dignity and preferences. As part of your role, you will ensure the environment is welcoming and vibrant. The position requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care with specific knowledge in elderly clinical care. Warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to personalized care are ideal. With countless opportunities for career advancement through ongoing training, many Senior Care Assistants progress into roles like Care Practitioner or nursing. In exchange for your dedication, Barchester offers competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package that includes free training and development, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and more. It's a fulfilling opportunity for those eager to put their motivational and people skills to use in a professional setting.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care services. With a focus on person-centred care, the organization aims to create a warm and welcoming environment for its residents. Barchester offers continuous training and development opportunities to its staff, encouraging career advancement within the organization. Employees are supported to reach their full potential, with many transitioning into senior roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The company prides itself on its sector-leading benefits and rewards package, which includes a competitive rate of pay, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various discount schemes. Committed to providing care that individuals would expect for their own loved ones, Barchester Healthcare stands out as an employer of choice for those in the healthcare field, nurturing a culture of warmth, compassion, and respect towards both staff and residents alike.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.73 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1524439598
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hayling Island, PO11 9JZ, 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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