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Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Woking, GU23 7DJ Permanent £15.50
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Clandon Rail Station (1.8 miles away) Friary Bus Station (4.4 miles away)

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. 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 PACKAGE In 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for tending to the specific needs of residents to provide quality, person-centred care and support. The role involves supervising a team of Care Assistants and may also include assisting the clinical team with medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. The candidate should possess knowledge of clinical care for elderly individuals and demonstrate warmth, compassion, and dedication to offering personalized care and support to residents. Opportunities for career development through ongoing training are provided, with progression pathways leading to roles such as Care Practitioner or Regional Carer. Barchester Healthcare offers a rewards package including free training and development opportunities, retail discounts, and wellbeing support tools.

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 proud provider of top-tier care homes, focusing on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to their residents. They operate numerous care homes across the UK, offering a wide range of services including residential care and nursing care tailored to the individual needs of their clients. Barchester Healthcare believes in fostering a supportive and nurturing environment not only for its residents but also for its employees. The organization emphasizes continual growth and development by providing extensive training opportunities, allowing staff to advance in their careers. Many employees have progressed from entry-level roles to managerial positions, exemplifying the internal promotion philosophy held by the organization. They are committed to rewarding their staff with competitive pay rates and sector-leading benefits, establishing a culture where hard work and dedication are celebrated and supported.

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