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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Chester, CH1 6NE Bank £16.02
Posted 28 August 2026 Closing date 27 October 2026
Bache Rail Station (1.6 miles, direct) Llangollen (Llangollen Railway) (20.0 miles, direct) Chester Bus Interchange (2.3 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 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 opp

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home. The position is casual and part-time, offering flexible working to meet the varying needs of residents. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, and support the clinical team in areas such as medication and care reviews. You must have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role requires a warm-hearted and compassionate person committed to providing individualized care.

Job description

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. The organisation is driven by a commitment to providing quality care and support for the elderly, ensuring that each resident receives person-centred attention. With multiple care homes across the nation, Barchester Healthcare offers a supportive and professional environment focused on growth and development. Employees have access to competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and plenty of opportunities for learning and career advancement, reflecting the organisation's dedication to serious personal and professional development.

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