Senior Care Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Job Advertisement: Senior Care Assistant (Permanent - Part-Time)
Position Overview
Role: Senior Care Assistant - Care Home (Permanent)
Location: Leeming Bar Grange Care Home, 2A Leeming Lane, Northallerton, DL7 9AU
Pay Rate: £14.81 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 22.00 hours per week
Shift: Days
Closing Date: 23 September 2026
About the Role
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a rewarding permanent leadership role with fantastic opportunities for career progression?
Working as a permanent Senior Care Assistant through our supportive bridge staffing agency on behalf of Barchester Healthcare, you will look after the diverse needs of residents to enable the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. In this role, you will supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, while providing vital support to the clinical team in areas such as medication, care assessments, plans, and reviews.
Key Responsibilities (What You'll Do)
Supervise, guide, and motivate a team of Care Assistants across day shifts.
Support the clinical team with medication management, care assessments, plans, and reviews.
Attend to the varied needs of residents while consistently respecting their dignity and personal preferences.
Help maintain a warm, safe, welcoming, and vibrant living environment.
Candidate Requirements (What You'll Need)
NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
Specific, practical knowledge of clinical care for the elderly.
A warm-hearted, compassionate disposition with a genuine commitment to individualised care.
Strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
Note: Excellent career progression pathways are available, with many Senior Care Assistants advancing into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.
Rewards & Benefits Package
Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate of £14.81 for 22 hours per week.
Professional Development: Free training and development opportunities for all roles.
Wellbeing Support: Access to comprehensive wellbeing and support tools.
Perks & Recognition: A range of retail discounts and savings, "Employee of the Month" rewards, "Long Service Awards," and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.