Job Summary
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.
Main Duties
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.
About Us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high‑quality care and support services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes across the country, offering a range of specialist care services to meet the diverse needs of their residents. Barchester is committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for their staff, with opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package.
Details
Date posted: 10 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £14.59 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 1472114188
Job location: Barchester Healthcare, Grantham, NG31 9DN
Responsibilities
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. 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 Package
In 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!
Person Specification Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see https://www.nhs.uk/careers/
Employer Details
Employer name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Barchester Healthcare, Grantham, NG31 9DN
Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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