Regional Senior Care Assistant

You must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car for this role - travelling up to 20 miles. The role includes 12 hour shifts and rotational weekends. 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. ABOUT YOU A 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 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with a view to complete an NVQ 3, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you'll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Because you

Job description

You must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car for this role - travelling up to 20 miles. The role includes 12 hour shifts and rotational weekends.

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.

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 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with a view to complete an NVQ 3, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. 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

• Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths

About the employer

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care across the UK, offering high-quality and compassionate services in a variety of care settings. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional elderly care and have set a standard for providing an environment where residents can enjoy life with dignity and respect. Barchester Healthcare is committed to developing the skills and talents of their team, offering various training programs and career development opportunities. They focus on holistic care plans tailored to each resident, acknowledging and respecting individual needs and preferences. Barchester engages with staff, residents, and families to crea

te a home-like and friendly atmosphere. The organization also places high value on recognition and rewards, with initiatives such as the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme and 'Employee of the Month' awards. Their approach aims to ensure that all staff are supported in their roles to provide outstanding care to every resident.