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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - BankNHS

Hextable, BR8 7SG Bank £17.78
Posted 4 September 2026 Closing date 3 November 2026
Swanley Rail Station (1.8 miles, direct) Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station (7.3 miles, direct) Chatham Railway Station (14.5 miles, direct)

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, compassi

Main duties of the job

This role is casual and part-time, offering flexible work hours. As a Bank Senior Care Assistant at Barchester care home, your responsibilities include catering to the varied needs of residents, ensuring the delivery of quality, person-centered care. Your duties involve managing and motivating a team of dedicated Care Assistants in collaboration with the Deputy General Manager. Additionally, you'll support the clinical team in areas like medication, care plans, assessments, or reviews. Upholding resident dignity and preferences is crucial. As part of job growth, you can progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

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 prides itself on delivering exceptional care services through its widespread network of care homes across the UK. The organization is dedicated to providing personalized care that adheres to high standards of dignity and respect for all residents. It offers numerous career growth opportunities, ensuring continuous professional development for its employees. Its commitment to quality care and employee growth makes it a preferred employer in the healthcare sector. Barchester Healthcare supports flexibility, promoting a work culture that values each team member's contributions.

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