Regional Senior Care Assistant

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift. This position would be based in Wells, Somerset with travel towards Weston Super Mare, South Bristol and Bath. It will be mixed days and nights shifts, 44hrs per week.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, you'll deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. On a practical level, you can expect to monitor the delivery of care when on duty, contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift.

This position would be based in Wells, Somerset with travel towards Weston Super Mare, South Bristol and Bath. It will be mixed days and nights shifts, 44hrs per week.

ABOUT YOUA background in care is important for the role of Regional Senior Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also be trained in medication administration. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you'll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Because you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own car or ready access to one. We'll cover your mileage when you travel over five miles from your main home, and if you're on duty at the time of an inspection and we achieve a Good' rating, you'll qualify for a bonus.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential. A good understanding of elderly care and the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also be trained in medication administration.

About the employer

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned and respected provider of care services, known for delivering high-quality care. It operates a number of care homes and hospitals, providing a range of services that include residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and more. The organization prides itself on creating a welcoming, homely environment in its care homes while maintaining professional standards of care. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on person-centered care, tailoring its services to meet the needs of each individual resident, aiming to enhance their well-being and support them to live life to the fullest.