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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 ho
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you will be responsible for looking after the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care. This entails supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager and supporting the clinical team in specific areas like medication, care plans, and assessments. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through training opportunities, with many progressing into roles like Care Practitioner or Regional Carer.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a company that operates care homes across various locations, providing quality, person-centred care and support to residents. The organisation encourages a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment, where the dignity and preferences of residents are always respected. Barchester Healthcare values dedication, compassion, and a commitment to individualised resident care. They offer ongoing development and training opportunities for career advancement, making it possible for employees to progress within different roles within the organisation, such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1522796247
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dumfries, DG2 9JW, 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
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This advert is for Senior Care Assistant - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £15 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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