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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

York, YO19 4QT Bank £17.99
Posted 7 July 2026 Closing date 5 September 2026
York Rail Station (2.0 miles away) Bus Stn Stand 3 (10.4 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

Main duties of the job

This position is for a Bank Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in York. The role is part-time and temporary, offering flexible hours. The position involves providing person-centred care and support to residents while supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants. Duties include supporting the clinical team in areas like medication, assessments, care plans, or reviews. The position requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. Successful candidates should be compassionate, warm-hearted, and committed to offering individualised care to each resident. The job offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and numerous opportunities for learning and career development within one of the UK's leading healthcare providers.

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 a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, known for its commitment to offering high-quality care to the elderly and vulnerable individuals. The company operates numerous care homes and hospitals across the UK, striving to create a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for residents. At Barchester Healthcare, staff development is a priority, with various training and career advancement opportunities available to employees. The organisation values compassionate, dedicated individuals who can contribute to providing dignified, person-centred care and supporting residents in achieving the highest quality of life. The company takes pride in its supportive working culture and the significant impact its services have on residents and their families.

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