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

Main duties of the job

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 expect to support the clinical team in an area such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll respect the dignity and preferences of our residents while creating a warm, welcoming environment. You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We seek compassionate people committed to individualised resident care and support. There's opportunity for career development through ongoing training.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care in their care homes. They offer varied roles and opportunities for career progression, supporting their staff with training and development. Barchester Healthcare takes pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment for residents. Their vision is to provide the quality care individuals would expect for their loved ones. Employees have access to a rewarding benefits package, including training, development opportunities, and various discounts and bonuses. Barchester Healthcare values dedication and compassion in their workforce, aiming to offer rewarding career paths leading to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions, making it a rewarding place to work.

Details

• Date posted: 24 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.50 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1520695937
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Beverley, HU17 8RN, 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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