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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Ashford, TN24 0LX Bank £15.06
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 October 2026
Ashford International Rail Station (0.8 miles away) Canterbury Bus Station (12.2 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 job involves working as a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, where you'll be responsible for delivering quality, person-centred care and support to residents. The role requires supervising a team of Care Assistants and working closely with the Deputy General Manager. You will support the clinical team in areas such as medication and care reviews. To qualify, candidates need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role offers flexibility and opportunities for career development within a leading UK healthcare organisation.

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 prominent provider of healthcare services in the UK, specializing in premium care homes and mental health services. They strive to offer exceptional, person-centred care and support to their residents. Barchester is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff. The organisation places strong emphasis on the professional growth and development of its employees, offering numerous learning and training opportunities. They aim to deliver the kind of care that individuals would expect for their loved ones, maintaining high standards of dignity and respect.

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