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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Stone, ST15 8SQ Bank £15.81
Posted 21 July 2026 Closing date 19 September 2026
Stone Rail Station (3.5 miles away) bus station (6.1 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

As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester, you will be responsible for looking after the various needs of residents, helping to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. This role involves supervising a team of Care Assistants and working alongside the Deputy General Manager. Responsibilities include supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, and care plans. The role demands respect for the dignity and preferences of residents and contributes to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. Applicants should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and should possess specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The position requires warm-hearted, compassionate individuals committed to providing individualized care and support to residents.

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 one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, committed to providing high-quality care to residents throughout its network of care homes. They emphasis the growth and development of their employees and offer numerous training opportunities. Barchester fosters an environment of respect, dignity, and person-centered care, ensuring that both residents and staff are valued. Employees have opportunities to progress to roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or even into nursing roles. The company provides a rewarding space for employees to develop their careers in a supportive, flexible environment that prioritizes the well-being of both staff and residents.

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