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Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Poole, BH15 4HY Permanent £15.70
Posted 7 September 2026 Closing date 6 November 2026
Hamworthy Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (5.6 miles, direct) Seldown Coach Station (1.7 miles, direct)

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 as 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 oppor

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for looking after the various needs of the residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Additionally, the role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. You are also expected to support the clinical team in particular areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. A Senior Care Assistant is expected to always respect the dignity and preferences of the residents while helping to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

Job description

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned organisation providing high-quality care support through its various care homes. The organisation is committed to delivering quality, person-centred care to its residents. Barchester focuses on creating an environment that is warm, welcoming and vibrant for its residents, ensuring their dignity and preferences are respected. In return for their staff's dedication, Barchester offers competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. They provide opportunities for career progression with many Senior Carer Assistants advancing to higher roles.

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