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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Chester, CH1 6NE Bank £14.30
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Bache Rail Station (1.6 miles away) Chester Bus Interchange (2.3 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 individualised care and support.

Main duties of the job

This position is for a casual, part-time role that offers flexible working hours. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, the main responsibility is to attend to the diverse needs of the residents to ensure quality, person-centred care and support. The role includes supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities also include supporting the clinical team in specific areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The position requires respecting the dignity and preferences of the residents and contributing to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Candidates need to possess an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The organisation values warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to delivering personalized care and offers ongoing training opportunities for career development in the healthcare sector.

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 leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom, renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality care for residents in its care homes. Operating numerous care facilities across the country, Barchester is recognized for its dedication to person-centred care, ensuring that all residents receive support tailored to their individual needs. This organization values a supportive and welcoming environment where both residents and staff feel respected and valued. Barchester offers numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, encouraging employees to advance their careers through ongoing training. As one of the UK's prominent healthcare providers, Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on creating a warm, vibrant, and engaging atmosphere within its care settings, striving to provide an environment that mirrors the comfort and compassion one would expect for their own loved ones.

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