Regional Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Ashington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Regional Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20-mile radius. You will monitor care, contribute to care planning, and record health observations while providing companionship and support to residents.

Travel is required, and you must have access to a car. A positive working demeanor and dedication to resident wellbeing are essential, with mileage covered after five miles from home. A Good inspection bonus is possible.

Qualifications

• Background in care with an understanding of elderly care.
• Demonstrates dedication and compassion with residents.
• Willingness to travel across the 20-mile radius and drive.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care on duty and support residents.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for each resident.
• Record observations (temperature, blood pressure) and other routine checks.
• Provide care and companionship during shifts across the area.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate disposition

Driving ability

Education

A Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Regional 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 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 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.