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 g

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. Responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, you can expect to support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews. You'll always respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Qualification requirements include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, and specific knowledge of elderly clinical care. Warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to individualised care are sought, with opportunities for career development through ongoing training. Many Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. Benefits include competitive pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and Employee of the Month rewards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leader in providing quality care and support for residents with varying needs. The organization prides itself on delivering person-centred care, ensuring the dignity and preferences of all residents are respected. Barchester operates numerous care homes, offering opportunities for career growth within a nurturing and inclusive environment. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills further with free training and development programs, making Barchester a great place for career growth in healthcare. The organisation is committed to rewarding its employees with competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package. This includes access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme. Barchester Healthcare is recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction, with awards such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards to celebrate dedicated team members. By joining Barchester, you have the chance to make a significant impact on residents' lives while growing professionally.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.18 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1528572282
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bridlington, YO15 3NT, 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.