Peripatetic Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester Care Homes is seeking a Peripatetic Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20‑mile radius. You’ll monitor care delivery, contribute to person‑centred care plans and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure during shifts.

This full‑time role (36 hours) offers meaningful one‑to‑one support and travel between homes, with mileage covered beyond five miles from your main home.

Qualifications

• Background in care is important.
• Able to communicate with residents and families.
• Good understanding of elderly care.
• Driving licence or access to a car for travel between homes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20‑mile radius.
• Monitor care delivery and contribute to care plans.
• Record observations (temperature, blood pressure, etc.).
• Provide companionship and meaningful one‑to‑one time with residents.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Driving

Communication

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

About the Role

As a Peripatetic 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 Peripatetic Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. This is a full time role 36hrs. 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 Peripatetic Care Assistant, and you\'ll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care would be useful, as would a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry. 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 Package

• 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!

No sponsorship provided!

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.

Terms and conditions apply.