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.

Main duties of the job

The job involves overseeing various aspects of care for residents at a Barchester care home. You will supervise and motivate a team of Care Assistants, working closely with the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities include supporting clinical operations in areas like medication, assessments, care planning, and reviews. Upholding resident dignity and preferences is key, along with contributing to a warm, welcoming environment. Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specialized knowledge of elderly clinical care. This role offers career development through training; many Senior Care Assistants advance to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing. The remuneration includes an attractive hourly rate with benefits like free training, access to wellbeing support, retail discounts, and incentives like 'Refer a Friend' bonuses and 'Employee of the Month' awards. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize motivational and interpersonal skills in a setting dedicated to quality care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is recognized for providing outstanding care and support within their care homes. Barchester is committed to delivering quality, person-centred care, emphasizing the importance of meeting each resident's unique needs with respect and compassion. The organisation places a significant emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming, and dynamic environment for both residents and staff. Dedicated to employee growth and development, Barchester provides ongoing training opportunities to encourage career progression. Staff are valued and, in return for their commitment, receive sector-leading benefits like wellness support, retail discounts, and several recognition incentives. Barchester staff are passionate, dedicated, and motivated to ensure that each resident feels cared for and supported as they would wish for their own family members. Whether youre aspiring to advance to roles like Care Practitioner or Regional Carer, or even nursing, Barchester Healthcare offers the needed support and opportunities for significant career development.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.73 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511864157
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Rayleigh, SS6 9XH, 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.