OverviewAs 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, while always respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents and helping to create a warm, welcoming and vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

Supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.

Supporting the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews.

QualificationsYou should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health and 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 package

Competitive rate of pay

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.

Eligibility and complianceDisclosure 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 DBS 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).

Details

Date posted: 01 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £14.15 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 1373051899

Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Edinburgh, EH4 3PE

Employer detailsEmployer name: Barchester Healthcare

Address: Edinburgh, EH4 3PE

Employer\''s website: https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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