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Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Ludlow, SY8 1LS Permanent £15.56
Posted 6 August 2026 Closing date 5 October 2026
Ludlow Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Flood Street (West Midlands Metro) (27.7 miles, direct) Knighton Bus Station (14.8 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. 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home includes looking after the varying needs of residents to ensure delivery of quality, person-centred care. The position involves supervising Care Assistants and working with the Deputy General Manager, and supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication and care plans. A warm approach is essential as well as a focus on maintaining residents' dignity and preferences. The opportunity for career development is offered through ongoing training, encouraging progression into roles like Care Practitioner or nursing positions.

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 is an organisation that values quality, person-centred care in its care homes across the UK. They strive to maintain an environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant, ensuring the dignity and preferences of residents are respected at all times. With a focus on training and career development, they provide opportunities for staff to progress in their careers, facilitating professional growth through various roles within the company. Barchester Healthcare also offers a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, emphasizing staff well-being, retail discounts, and various recognition and bonus schemes.

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