Job Summary
This is a part-time position being offered on nights as a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home. The role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants, supporting the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews, and always respecting the dignity and preferences of the residents.
Main Duties of the Job
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 Us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for the elderly and those with complex needs. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to provide a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for their residents.
Details
Date posted: 25 March 2026
Pay Scheme
Other
Salary
£14.10 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number
1478915454
Job Locations
Barchester Healthcare
Bourne
PE10 9UQ
Job Description
About the Role
This is a part time position being offered on nights.
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
* 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'
Person Specification / Qualifications
* 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.
Disclosure & 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 NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Bourne
PE10 9UQ
Employer's Website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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