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Senior Care Assistant - Care HomeNHS

Northallerton, DL7 9AU Permanent £14.81
Posted 12 August 2026 Closing date 11 October 2026
Leeming Bar (Wensleydale Railway) (0.1 miles away) Bus Stn Stand 4 (21.4 miles away)

Job summary

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 throug

Main duties of the job

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role involves supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You will also support the clinical team in specific areas, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone at Barchester, you'll respect the dignity and preferences of residents and play your part in creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join as a Senior Care Assistant. We need to see specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for individuals who are warm-hearted, compassionate, and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have development opportunities through ongoing training, and many Senior Care Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive pay rate plus 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, and Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards. 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.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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'

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, delivering high-quality healthcare services to residents across the country. With a focus on person-centred care, Barchester's care homes are designed to offer the highest standards of comfort and support. The organisation employs a skilled and dedicated team of staff who work together to meet the diverse needs of residents, ensuring their well-being and quality of life are prioritised. Barchester Healthcare's commitment to training and career development enables employees to grow and progress within the company, offering opportunities to advance into a range of roles. The organisation prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment for both residents and staff, where respect, dignity, and personalised care are integral. Through its comprehensive benefits and rewards package, Barchester aims to attract and retain compassionate, committed professionals who share its vision of providing exceptional care. Their care homes are equipped to address the specific requirements of elderly residents, ensuring they receive the medical, emotional, and social support they need.

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