Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank
Barchester Healthcare
Melbourn, RoystonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,219
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The role is part‑time and flexible, supporting residents in a Barchester care home. You will lead a small team of Care Assistants and help the clinical staff with medication, assessments and care plans. It suits someone with care experience who enjoys supervising others.
What you'll need
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant or similar role
- Ability to supervise and motivate a small team
- Good communication with residents and staff
- Basic knowledge of medication handling or willingness to learn
- Willingness to undergo a DBS check
- Flexibility to work varied shifts
How to boost your chances
- Update your CV to highlight any leadership or team‑lead experience
- List any relevant care qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3
- Provide references who can speak about your caring and supervisory skills
- Be ready to discuss how you handle medication and care planning
- Read Barchester’s values and mention them in your cover letter
- Ensure you can pass a DBS check
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Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 …
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
4 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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