Regional Care Assistant - Bank

NHS; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Bank Regional Care Assistant to provide exceptional support to residents. This dynamic role involves delivering empathetic care, monitoring health observations, and ensuring meaningful one-on-one interactions with residents. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care and a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of the elderly. You'll enjoy flexibility in your schedule and the opportunity to grow within a leading organization dedicated to quality care. If you're ready to make a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free learning and development opportunities

Mileage reimbursement

Bonus for achieving 'Good' inspection rating

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care are essential.
• Flexibility and a compassionate approach to care are key for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver empathetic care and support to residents across a 20-mile radius.
• Monitor care delivery and contribute to person-centred care planning.

Skills

Elderly Care Understanding

Compassionate Communication

Flexibility

Education

A Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Tools

Car for travel

Job description

As a Bank 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. It's a very varied role that will see you provide cover as and when we need it. You'll monitor the delivery of care, contribute to the person-centred care planning process, and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure. The role also involves providing support and companionship to ensure every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers.

Main duties of the job

A background in care is important for the role of Bank Regional Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health and 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. Flexibility is important and, 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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and independent hospitals across the country. They are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to their residents and patients, and take the growth and development of their staff seriously.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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. It's a very varied role that will see you provide cover as and when we need it. 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 Bank Regional Care Assistant 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 Bank Regional Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health and 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. Flexibility is important and, 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 As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care and a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.