# 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/4f8a17c9-cadb-4e36-a06e-8ef42ececbb0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-care-assistant-care-home/4f8a17c9-cadb-4e36-a06e-8ef42ececbb0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £15.50 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T21:03:12.559Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7716?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1527760014&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 to how far you can go with us. ### Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for addressing the diverse needs of residents while ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centered care. This role includes supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants in conjunction with the Deputy General Manager. You will support the clinical team in areas such as medication management, conducting assessments, preparing care plans, or engaging in care reviews. Consistently, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll prioritize respecting residents' dignity and personal preferences, contributing to a warm and vibrant environment. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with knowledge of elderly clinical care. Compassion, warmth, and a commitment to individualized care are essential. Opportunities for career advancement through training make this a valuable opportunity for professional growth. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is an established provider in the healthcare industry, known for its commitment to delivering quality care to residents in its facilities. As part of its team, you'll join a company that prioritizes person-centered care, ensuring that each resident's individual needs and preferences are respected and addressed. At Barchester, the focus is on creating a welcoming, warm, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. Employees are supported with competitive benefits and rewards packages, making it an attractive workplace for those passionate about care. The organisation is also committed to professional development, offering ongoing training opportunities that enable career progression within the healthcare field, with many staff advancing to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even nursing positions. ### Details - Date posted: 17 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £15.50 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1527760014 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Woking, GU23 7DJ, 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. ## 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.