Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Overview

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 and 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.Job Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £14.99 an hourContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Part-timeLocation: Barchester Healthcare, Herne Bay, CT6 5DNResponsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant, you\''ll look after the different needs of residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. Support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health and Social CareDisclosures and Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new ..... full job details .....