Regional Care Assistant

Barchester-Healthcare; Ashington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; 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

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20-mile radius. You will monitor care delivery on duty, support residents with person-centred planning, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure.

You'll travel across the area, using your own car or accessing one. Mileage is covered beyond five miles from your main home, and a bonus may apply if an inspection achieves a Good rating.

Qualifications

• Background in care is important for the role.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is preferred.
• A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is useful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for residents.
• Record observations (temperature, blood pressure, etc.).
• Provide support and companionship.
• Travel across the area to cover the 20-mile radius.

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care (useful)

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!