Peripatetic Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Peripatetic Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20‑mile radius. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to person-centred planning, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure while providing support and companionship to residents.

You will travel between care homes, ensuring meaningful one-to-one time with residents on every shift and maintaining high standards of wellbeing and care across the area.

Qualifications

• A background in care is important for the role.
• A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care would be useful.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is preferred.
• Own transport or access to a car is required; mileage covered over five miles from home.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care while on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for each resident.
• Record observations (e.g., temperature and blood pressure) and other duties.
• Provide support and companionship to residents.
• Ensure residents have meaningful one-to-one time with carers on every shift.

Education

A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

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. 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

In 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 use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’re expected for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

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