Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank
About this role
Job Advertisement: Bank Senior Care Assistant
Position Overview
Role: Senior Care Assistant - Care Home - Bank
Location: Ouse View Care Home, 1 Fordlands Road, York, YO19 4QT
Pay Rate: £17.99 per hour
Employment Type: Bank (Casual, part-time with flexible working hours to cover needs such as annual leave or sick leave)
Shifts: Days or Nights Available
Closing Date: 27 August 2026
About the Role
Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career?
Working as a Bank Senior Care Assistant through our supportive bridge staffing agency on behalf of Barchester Healthcare, you will look after the diverse needs of our residents to ensure the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care. In this role, you will supervise and inspire a dedicated team of Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager, while providing crucial support to the clinical team in areas such as medication, assessments, care plans, and care reviews.
Key Responsibilities (What You'll Do)
Supervise, guide, and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants.
Support the clinical team in specialised areas such as medication administration, care assessments, care plans, and reviews.
Attend to the varied needs of residents while strictly respecting their dignity and personal preferences.
Help create and maintain a warm, welcoming, and vibrant living environment.
Provide flexible, reliable cover across day or night shifts as required.
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 £17.99.
True Flexibility: Casual bank contract structure giving you freedom over your schedule.
Professional Development: Plenty of free learning and development opportunities backed by one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers.
Long-Term Growth: A supportive corporate culture dedicated to helping you advance your career.