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Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Derby, DE73 5XE Permanent £14.38
Posted 9 September 2026 Closing date 8 November 2026
Peartree Rail Station (2.3 miles, direct) Duffield (Ecclesbourne Valley Railway) (8.5 miles, direct) Springfield House (3.4 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 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll take care of the diverse needs of residents, playing a role in providing quality, person-centred care. Your responsibilities include supervising and inspiring Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in medication, assessments, and care planning. It's crucial to respect the dignity and preferences of residents, creating a welcoming environment. A qualification in NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care is required, along with knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Barchester encourages career development through training opportunities, enabling progression to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The job comes with a competitive pay rate, free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes for referrals.

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare, known for providing quality care, offers a rewarding environment for career growth in the healthcare sector. The company values person-centred care, providing residents with individualized attention to meet their specific needs. Employees are motivated to support an inspiring and dedicated team that includes the Deputy General Manager, contributing to Barchester's mission to maintain dignity and respect for every resident. Barchester also offers an attractive benefits package, including free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and bonus schemes. With ample career development opportunities, Barchester is committed to helping employees reach their potential and advance to higher roles. This commitment is reflected in the many options available to Senior Care Assistants, such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

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