Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Organization: Barchester Healthcare (Glenroyd Care Home) via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: Glenroyd Care Home, 1 Glenroyd Close, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9HF

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (34.50 hours per week, Day Shifts)

Hourly Pay: £13.99 per hour

Application Closing Date: 25 August 2026

Job Introduction

Step into a rewarding supervisory role where your motivational and leadership skills will help ensure our residents receive exceptional, person-centred care every single day!

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Assistant at Glenroyd Care Home in Blackpool.

Join a trusted, award-winning care provider where you will supervise and inspire a team of Care Assistants, support clinical needs, and help maintain a warm, safe, and vibrant environment for our residents.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll look after the diverse needs of our residents and oversee high standards of care delivery. Key responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership: Supervising, mentoring, and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.

• Clinical & Practical Support: Assisting the clinical team in specialized areas such as medication management, assessments, care planning, and care reviews.

• Person-Centred Care: Safeguarding resident dignity, preferences, and comfort while fostering a welcoming, peaceful, and secure home atmosphere.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and warm-hearted care professional who meets the following criteria:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

• Knowledge: Specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.

• Attributes: Compassionate, motivational, well-organized, and deeply committed to delivering high standards of individualised care.

• Career Growth: Many Senior Care Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles, making this an ideal stepping stone for your career.

Why Join Barchester Healthcare?

• Competitive hourly rate (£13.99 per hour for a 34.5-hour week)

• Comprehensive free training and ongoing professional development pathways

• Access to employee wellbeing tools and support programs

• Exclusive retail discounts, savings, and bonus schemes (including ‘Employee of the Month’, ‘Long Service Awards’, and unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ rewards)