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Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Barchester Healthcare

Woking, GU22 0GA £18 a year Bank Posted 6 August 2026 Apply by 5 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 residen

Main duties of the job

The role of a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home involves providing quality, person-centred care to residents. The individual occupying this role will be responsible for supervising and motivating a team of Care Assistants while working alongside the Deputy General Manager. They will also participate in supporting the clinical team, specifically in areas such as medication management, assessments, care planning, or care reviews. The ideal candidate should hold an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care and possess knowledge and experience in clinical care for the elderly. This job offers part-time, flexible working hours to cover staff needs during absences such as annual or sick leave, and includes a comprehensive rewards package with competitive salary and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. Barchester Healthcare emphasises personal growth, ensuring that employees have valuable learning experiences and opportunities to advance their careers.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of healthcare services in the UK, known for its commitment to high-quality care. Its extensive network of care homes and hospitals provides a range of services tailored to the specific needs of its residents and patients. The organisation believes in offering personalised care that respects the dignity and preferences of every resident, ensuring their safety and comfort. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on the professional development of its staff, providing numerous opportunities for learning and career progression. By fostering a supportive work environment and encouraging staff to grow within their roles, Barchester Healthcare ensures that their employees are well-equipped to deliver exceptional care. This commitment to both patient care and employee development highlights Barchester Healthcare's dedication to maintaining the highest standards in the healthcare industry.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.93 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1534911968

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Woking

GU22 0GA

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

Woking

GU22 0GA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

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