Senior Care Assistant - Care Home
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Barchester Healthcare Senior Care Assistant - Care Home
The closing date is 02 November 2026
Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, located in Ashford, your primary responsibility will be to provide high-quality, person-centred care for residents in a care home setting. This role involves not just catering to the diverse needs of residents but also supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You'll also play an important role in supporting the clinical team, which could involve handling medication, assessments, care plans, or care reviews. The emphasis is on respecting residents' dignity and preferences, ensuring the care environment is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Entry into this role requires an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care, along with specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. The role offers an opportunity to develop your career with ongoing training, and many Senior Care Assistants progress into roles such as Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing positions. A key incentive is a £500 Golden Hello, among other sector-leading benefits.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care for the elderly in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services to its residents. This company offers a supportive environment with a range of career development opportunities and rewards packages for its employees. Barchester is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and a focus on tailored support, which helps in fostering a vibrant community for both residents and staff. The organisation values dedication and compassion, with numerous benefits that aim to enhance the well-being and satisfaction of its staff members. Training and development are at the forefront, allowing employees to expand their skills and advance their careers within the healthcare sector. Barchester's commitment to quality care means that its services align with the standards one would expect for their loved ones, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about elderly care.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.84 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1546186700
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Ashford
TN24 0LX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 PACKAGEIn 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'
A £500 Golden Hello*
And so much more!
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE- A £500 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this 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 PACKAGEIn 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'
A £500 Golden Hello*
And so much more!
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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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Ashford
TN24 0LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Ashford
TN24 0LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.84 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1546186700
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Ashford
TN24 0LX
United Kingdom
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