Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant – Bank Opportunities

Client Location: Elderwood House Care Home, 57 Top Dartford Road, Hextable, BR8 7SG

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing

Pay Rate: £17.78 per hour

Hours: Flexible / Casual (Bank Cover)

Shift Pattern: Mixed (Days or Nights Available)

Flexible Senior Leadership. Exceptional Care on Your Terms.

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we connect skilled healthcare leaders with premier care providers across the UK. We are currently recruiting experienced Bank Senior Care Assistants on behalf of our client, Barchester Healthcare, for their Elderwood House Care Home in Hextable.

If you are a qualified senior carer seeking full control over your working schedule—covering shifts during peak demand, annual leave, or sickness—this casual role offers competitive pay combined with complete schedule flexibility.

About the Role

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you will step in to supervise shift operations and uphold high standards of person-centred care, ensuring every resident receives dignified, individualized support across mixed day or night shifts.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Team Supervision: Directing, inspiring, and supervising a team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager.

• Clinical Support: Assisting the clinical team in key areas, including medication administration, resident assessments, care plans, and regular care reviews.

• Person-Centred Care: Maintaining a warm, dignified, and vibrant environment that honors resident preferences and choices.

• Shift Leadership: Supporting effective shift flow, documentation, and handover procedures.

About You

We are seeking a warm-hearted, knowledgeable, and decisive care leader with solid expertise in elderly care.

Requirements & Qualifications:

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

• Clinical Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of clinical care standards for older adults.

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and guide care staff on shift.

• Core Values: Excellent communication skills, empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to quality care.

Rewards Package & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: £17.78 per hour.

• Ultimate Flexibility: Casual bank contract covering day or night shifts to suit your personal commitments.

• Clear Career Pathways: Free learning and development opportunities with progression routes toward Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or nursing roles.

• Supportive Provider: Practice within an established, high-quality healthcare provider dedicated to staff growth and resident well-being.