Senior Care Assistant

Position: Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Location: Upton Bay Care Home, 1 Hoyal Road, Poole, BH15 4HY

Pay Rate: £15.70 per hour

Hours: 44.00 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Days

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we are proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to find a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for Upton Bay Care Home.

In this vital leadership role, you will look after the diverse needs of our residents to ensure the delivery of top-tier, person-centred care. You will supervise, mentor, and inspire a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, while also supporting the clinical team in specialized areas such as medication, care plans, assessments, or reviews. Every day, you will champion resident dignity and help maintain a warm, vibrant, and welcoming environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants.
Assisting the clinical team with specialized tasks like medication management, assessments, and care reviews.
Ensuring personalized, high-quality care that respects individual resident dignity and preferences.
Contributing to a positive, supportive, and vibrant home atmosphere.

About You

To join Barchester as a Senior Care Assistant, you will need:

An NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Specific, practical knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
A warm-hearted, compassionate, and motivational approach to team leadership and resident support. (Plus, enjoy fantastic career progression opportunities into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles!)

Rewards & Benefits Package

Enjoy a competitive hourly rate alongside sector-leading perks and development opportunities:

Free training and development provided for all roles.
Access to comprehensive wellbeing and support tools.
A broad range of retail discounts and savings.
Unlimited earnings through the ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.
Recognition awards including ‘Employee of the Month’ and ‘Long Service Awards’.