Regional Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Burton Waters; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; 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 Regional Care Assistant to provide warm, respectful care within a 20-mile radius. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to personalised care plans, and record observations across shifts. The role includes companionship and ensuring residents enjoy meaningful one-to-one time.

Applicants should have care experience, a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, and GCSEs in English/Maths. Own car or access to one is required; mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Background in care is important for the role.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is preferred.
• Own car or ready access to one is needed for travel.
• Mileage covered over five miles from home is reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care on duty and support residents.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning and record observations (temp, BP, etc.).
• Provide companionship and meaningful one-to-one time with residents.
• Shifts involve varied tasks across the region to support wellbeing.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Compassionate

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths (C+)

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