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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, the role involves looking after the various needs of residents by delivering quality, person-centred care and support. The Senior Care Assistant supervises and inspires a team of dedicated Care Assistants, working closely with the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities include supporting the clinical team in medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The role requires respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and contributing to a warm and welcoming environment. A candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role is ideal for someone who is compassionate and committed to providing individualised care and support to each resident, with opportunities for career development and progression into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a large care provider with various care homes. This particular role is based in a care home located in Grantham. Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality care to its residents, emphasizing a person-centred approach. The organisation fosters a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. Barchester encourages career development and provides various training opportunities, enabling staff members to progress into different roles within the healthcare sector. They value dedication and provide a rewards package, including competitive pay, training and development, wellbeing support, retail discounts, and other benefits, to appreciate and retain their staff. Being part of Barchester means being part of an organization that prioritizes the care you would expect for your loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.09 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1512886297
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Grantham, NG31 9DN, 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.