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, you will look after the various needs of the residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager and support the clinical team in specific areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. Respecting the dignity and preferences of residents is essential while you contribute to creating a welcoming, vibrant environment. To join, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Opportunities for career development through training is available, and many advance to roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. Benefits include competitive pay, free training and development, access to support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of person-centred care in care homes across the UK. The company is dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment for residents and staff, ensuring each individual receives the highest standard of care. Barchester values warmth, compassion, and commitment and seeks to foster a vibrant community where both residents and employees can thrive. With a focus on ongoing personal and professional development, Barchester offers numerous training opportunities, allowing staff to advance in their careers. The organisation takes pride in its sector-leading benefits package, designed to reward dedication and support the well-being of its employees. Barchester Healthcare continues to uphold its reputation for quality care, making it a rewarding place to work for those who share their values of respect, dignity, and personalized care.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.31 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1522375112
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Shrewsbury, SY3 8PP, 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.

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