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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Newark on Trent, NG24 3NH Bank £15.67
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 6 October 2026
Newark North Gate Rail Station (2.9 miles away) Newark Bus Station (2.7 miles away)

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 in

Main duties of the job

This position is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working as a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home. The role involves catering to the diverse needs of residents, ensuring quality, person-centred care and support. Senior Care Assistants are responsible for supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants, working alongside the Deputy General Manager. Additional duties include supporting the clinical team in tasks like medication administration, conducting assessments, managing care plans, or participating in care reviews. Respect for residents' dignity and preferences is paramount, and Senior Care Assistants contribute to maintaining a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and have specific knowledge in clinical care for the elderly. The job offers opportunities for career development through ongoing training, potentially leading to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. The company emphasizes flexible work benefits and learning opportunities, aiming to support career growth for employees.

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 renowned as one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering services focused on the welfare and comfort of older adults. With a strong commitment to delivering person-centred care, the organisation aims to create habitats that are both welcoming and supportive. Barchester Healthcare values the development of their employees, providing extensive training and development opportunities to foster career progression. The organisation encourages a compassionate approach, seeking individuals who are dedicated to providing individualized care while respecting the dignity and preferences of each resident. This ethos is reflected in their hiring practices, emphasising recruitment of warm-hearted, committed individuals. Additionally, the company offers flexible working arrangements to accommodate employees' varying schedules as part of its commitment to both staff welfare and high-quality resident care. Barchester's focus on flexibility, comprehensive training, and career development has allowed it to maintain a strong reputation as a healthcare employer of choice.

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