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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare

Hopton On Sea, NR31 9AH

Salary

£14.77

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

26 October 2026

56 days left

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 afte...

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will oversee the various needs of our residents to help us deliver quality, person-centred care and support. This casual, part-time role offers flexible working, allowing you to fit work around your life. You will supervise and motivate a team of dedicated Care Assistants and collaborate with the Deputy General Manager. Your tasks will include supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. You will always uphold the dignity and preferences of our residents, contributing to a welcoming and vibrant environment. Our ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We value warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed individuals dedicated to providing individualized care and support to each resident. At Barchester, you will have opportunities for career development through ongoing training.

ABOUT THE ROLEThis 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 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs leading care home providers. It focuses on delivering high-quality, personalised care to its residents across over 200 locations. Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing care that meets the needs and preferences of each individual. The organisation believes in creating warm and welcoming environments in its care homes and offers a wide range of care services, including those for the elderly, individuals with dementia, mental health conditions, and other health issues. Employees at Barchester Healthcare are valued, and their growth and development are considered important. The company offers numerous learning and development opportunities, ensuring that staff can advance in their careers, whether they progress into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. Known for its dedication to resident welfare and staff growth, Barchester Healthcare is a respected name in the care sector.

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

27 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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