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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Newark, NG22 8BX Bank £15.43
Posted 11 September 2026 Closing date 10 November 2026
We last saw this on 5 Oct · check it's still open on NHS Jobs Closes in 4 days · 10 Nov 2026
Bleasby Rail Station (4.5 miles, direct) Hucknall Tram Stop (8.9 miles, direct) Newark Bus Station (8.1 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

Main duties of the job

This role is a casual, part-time opportunity that offers flexible working hours. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, the primary responsibility will be to support the different needs of residents by providing quality, person-centred care and support. The role includes supervising and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants and collaborating with the Deputy General Manager. Additional duties may involve supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The position emphasizes respect for the residents' dignity and preferences and contributing to a warm and welcoming environment. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. It offers extensive learning and development opportunities within a leading healthcare provider, allowing for career progression into roles like Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing. As a Bank position, hours and days worked vary based on organizational needs, such as covering for annual or sick leave.

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.

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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned healthcare provider in the UK, known for its high-quality care services. The organisation is committed to delivering person-centred care that prioritizes the dignity and preferences of every resident. At Barchester, emphasis is placed on creating a welcoming and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. The company's culture values warmth, compassion, and commitment from its staff members. Barchester offers extensive learning and development opportunities, fostering career progression within healthcare. This commitment to personal and professional growth is reflected through their roles, which offer true flexibility, competitive pay, and plenty of free learning opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, Barchester takes the growth of everyone who works there seriously, making it a rewarding place for those looking to utilise their motivational and people skills in providing quality care expected for loved ones.

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