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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare

Guildford, GU3 3FF £19 a year Bank Posted 27 August 2026 Apply by 26 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Role description

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, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support.

Main duties of the job

The role offers flexible, part-time work as a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home. Responsibilities include supervising and inspiring a team of Care Assistants and supporting the clinical team in areas like medication and care plans. The role requires respecting the dignity and preferences of residents and contributing to a warm environment. Applicants need an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and should be knowledgeable about clinical care for the elderly. The job provides opportunities for career development, with some progressing to roles like Care Practitioner or Regional Carer.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK provider of healthcare services, offering various opportunities for career development and growth. They emphasize the importance of quality, person-centred care and support for all residents. The company values warm-hearted and compassionate individuals committed to individualized care. Barchester promotes a supportive working environment and offers many learning and development opportunities to staff. As one of the UK's top healthcare providers, they take the growth of their employees seriously, ensuring there are no limits to how far staff can progress within the organisation.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£18.92 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1542531530

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Guildford

GU3 3FF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

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

Guildford

GU3 3FF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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