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Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Poole, BH15 4HY Permanent £15.70
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Hamworthy Rail Station (0.4 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (5.6 miles, direct) Seldown Coach Station (1.7 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to deliver quality care and support. Your role will involve supervising a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, or care reviews. You'll respect the dignity and preferences of residents, creating a warm and welcoming environment. To join as a Senior Care Assistant, you should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.

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 a well-established provider in the healthcare sector, focusing on delivering quality, person-centred care to residents in its care homes. With a commitment to providing exceptional care services, Barchester Healthcare employs dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those they support. The organisation offers various training opportunities and career paths, allowing staff to grow and excel in their roles. Barchester Healthcare values compassion, commitment, and expertise, making it a rewarding place for individuals who want to contribute to the wellbeing of others.

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