Peripatetic Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Stone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month & Long Service

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Peripatetic Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20-mile radius of our care homes. You will monitor care delivery on duty, contribute to person-centred care plans, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure to support residents.

You'll travel between sites with your own car, or have access to one. Mileage is covered for travel beyond five miles from your main home, and if we achieve a Good rating during

Qualifications

• Care experience is important and a strong understanding of elderly care.
• Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care would be useful.
• GCSE English and Maths (C or above) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care when on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for residents.
• Record observations (e.g., temperature, blood pressure).
• Provide support and companionship to residents.
• Travel across the area to support multiple care homes.

Skills

Empathy

Person-centred care

Observation recording

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

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. 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!

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