Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

NHS; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Senior Care Assistant to provide essential support in a care home. You will supervise care assistants and help with clinical tasks, ensuring a compassionate and warm environment for residents. A qualification in Health & Social Care is essential. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexibility in working hours

Free learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care required.
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly is essential.
• Warm-hearted and compassionate demeanor is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants.
• Support the clinical team in medication and care reviews.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming, and vibrant environment.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

Motivational skills

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Job summary: 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. You\'ll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, and support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.

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 package

As 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.

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Responsibilities

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant: supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager; support the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews; respect the dignity and preferences of residents and contribute to a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly

Details

Date posted: 11 Medi 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £18.04 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 1380862909

Location

Barchester Healthcare, Wimborne, BH21 2DJ