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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will be responsible for providing quality, person-centred care and support to the residents of the care home. You will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants and work alongside the Deputy General Manager. The role involves supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. To excel in this role, you should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. You will be expected to demonstrate a warm-hearted and compassionate nature, with a commitment to providing individualized care and support to each resident. Barchester offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training, allowing you to progress within the organization. The role also comes with a competitive pay rate and a sector-leading benefits package, including free training, development opportunities, access to wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and reward schemes.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality care services, dedicated to improving the lives of elderly individuals across numerous care homes. With a strong commitment to person-centred care, Barchester Healthcare focuses on understanding and catering to the unique needs of each resident in its care. The organization is renowned for not only providing excellent clinical care but also fostering a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. By valuing its team members and investing in their training and career development, Barchester ensures that its workforce is well-equipped to deliver the compassionate care residents require. The company takes pride in its approach to creating a positive and rewarding workplace, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and various benefits to reward its staff's dedication and hard work.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.72 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511407685
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Much Wenlock, TF13 6AT, 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.