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

The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves looking after the varied needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. The job requires supervising and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, as well as supporting the clinical team in medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Senior Care Assistants must always respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. The position demands an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for elderly people. Those who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to providing individualised care and support will thrive in this role. The position includes a competitive pay rate, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and employee recognition programs.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a care home company that operates across the United Kingdom, aiming to provide top-quality, person-centred care to its residents in a warm and welcoming environment. The company strives to meet the diverse needs of seniors and other residents through comprehensive care services supported by expertly trained staff. Barchester is committed to the professional development of its employees, offering ongoing training opportunities which allow staff to progress into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or into nursing. Its rewards package includes competitive pay and benefits, personal development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, and employee recognition schemes. Barchester values staff who are compassionate and motivated to provide the quality care one would expect for their loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 16 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.81 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527336497
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stone, ST15 8SQ, 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.