Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Stone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Stone, England. In this role, you will support residents' needs, mentor Care Assistants, and oversee care delivery. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and experience in elderly residential care. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including free training and mental health support.

Benefits

Free training and development opportunities

Access to mental health and wellbeing support

Retail discounts and savings platform

Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Must have experience in elderly residential care with sound knowledge of person-centred and clinical care.
• Must have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A compassionate, proactive, and resident-focused approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' individual needs while leading and mentoring a team of Care Assistants.
• Oversee specific care responsibilities including medication and care plans.
• Help maintain a warm and vibrant home environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Compassion

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Level 2 qualification with relevant senior care experience

Job description

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their welcoming care home team at Hilderstone Hall in Stone, Staffordshire. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting residents' individual needs while leading and mentoring a team of Care Assistants. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual to take the next step in their career and contribute to delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents' individual needs, overseeing specific care responsibilities, and mentoring a team of Care Assistants. Your duties will include assisting with medication, assessments, and care plans, supervising daily care delivery, and helping to maintain a warm, respectful, and vibrant home environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With a network of over 200 care homes and hospitals, they are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating a positive impact on the lives of their residents and patients.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.31 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1352725790

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ

Job description Job responsibilities

Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant Full-time: Day shifts only Location: Hilderstone Hall Care Home, Hall Lane, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SQ

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Barchester Healthcare are looking for a dedicated individual to join our welcoming care home team at Hilderstone Hall to help deliver exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting residents' individual needs while leading and mentoring a team of Care Assistants. Working alongside our Deputy Manager and clinical staff, you'll also oversee specific care responsibilities, including:

- Supporting with medication, assessments, and care plans

- Supervising daily care delivery and mentoring our Care Assistant staff

- Helping to maintain a warm, respectful, and vibrant home environment

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or a Level 2 qualification with relevant senior care experience and a willingness to work towards Level 3

- Experience in elderly residential care, with sound knowledge of person-centred and clinical care

- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

- A compassionate, proactive, and resident-focused approach

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, live locally to the home, and have previous care experience. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants requiring sponsorship or those without relevant experience at this time.

What You'll Get in Return

Barchester Healthcare value your commitment and offer a competitive pay rate along with our sector-leading benefits package:

- Free training and development opportunities

- Access to mental health and wellbeing support tools

- Retail discounts and savings platform

- Unlimited Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

- Employee of the Month awards and Long Service recognition

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, Barchester Healthcare is the place to be.

Job description Job responsibilities

Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant Full-time: Day shifts only Location: Hilderstone Hall Care Home, Hall Lane, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SQ

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Barchester Healthcare are looking for a dedicated individual to join our welcoming care home team at Hilderstone Hall to help deliver exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting residents' individual needs while leading and mentoring a team of Care Assistants. Working alongside our Deputy Manager and clinical staff, you'll also oversee specific care responsibilities, including:

- Supporting with medication, assessments, and care plans

- Supervising daily care delivery and mentoring our Care Assistant staff

- Helping to maintain a warm, respectful, and vibrant home environment

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or a Level 2 qualification with relevant senior care experience and a willingness to work towards Level 3

- Experience in elderly residential care, with sound knowledge of person-centred and clinical care

- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

- A compassionate, proactive, and resident-focused approach

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, live locally to the home, and have previous care experience. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants requiring sponsorship or those without relevant experience at this time.

What You'll Get in Return

Barchester Healthcare value your commitment and offer a competitive pay rate along with our sector-leading benefits package:

- Free training and development opportunities

- Access to mental health and wellbeing support tools

- Retail discounts and savings platform

- Unlimited Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

- Employee of the Month awards and Long Service recognition

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, Barchester Healthcare is the place to be.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• To be successful in this role, you must have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or a Level 2 qualification with relevant senior care experience and a willingness to work towards Level 3. You should also have experience in elderly residential care, with sound knowledge of person-centred and clinical care, as well as strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• To be successful in this role, you must have a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or a Level 2 qualification with relevant senior care experience and a willingness to work towards Level 3. You should also have experience in elderly residential care, with sound knowledge of person-centred and clinical care, as well as strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)