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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Gateshead, NE9 6JE Bank Negotiable
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Felling (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (2.0 miles away) Marquisway - Kingsway South (0.7 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 individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at Barchester, you will cater to the varied needs of residents, helping to deliver person-centred care. In collaboration with the Deputy General Manager, you will oversee and motivate a team of Care Assistants. Duties include assisting the clinical team, which could involve areas like medication management, conducting assessments, and reviewing care plans. A key part of this role is maintaining the dignity and choices of residents while contributing to a warm, lively atmosphere. Requirements include an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, alongside tailored knowledge of elder care. The job offers flexible hours, making it a rewarding role for those wishing to foster a caring and supportive environment while progressing in their careers through various training opportunities. Competitive pay, adaptability, and abundant learning resources make this position fulfilling and conducive to career growth.

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 one of the UK's largest independent care providers, offering exceptional nursing and residential care across over 200 care homes and seven registered hospitals throughout the UK. Barchester specializes in delivering person-centred, dignified care through a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who aspire to improve their clients' quality of life. Ensuring high standards of care, Barchester invests heavily in staff development, offering extensive and continuous training opportunities. Working at Barchester means being part of a community that values compassion, respect, and teamwork, where employees are encouraged to pursue their career aspirations. Committed to offering choice and promoting independence, Barchester's services include dementia care, respite care, and end-of-life palliative care, all designed to provide support tailored to individual needs.

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