Regional Care Assistant - Bank

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible bank hours

Training & development

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Bank Regional Care Assistant to join our care teams. This casual, part-time bank role covers residents within a 20-mile radius and requires you to drive between Exmouth, Exeter and Torquay to provide warm, empathetic care.

You will monitor care delivery on duty, contribute to person-centred care planning, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure. Mileage is paid for travel beyond five miles from your home.

Qualifications

• Care experience and understanding of elderly care.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable.
• GCSE English and Maths at C or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, empathetic, and respectful care across the service area.
• Monitor delivery of care on duty and contribute to care planning.
• Record observations such as temperature and blood pressure.
• Provide support and companionship to residents during shifts.
• Travel across Exmouth, Exeter and Torquay; mileage paid after 5 miles.

Skills

Driving

Care experience

Flexible working

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

This role will be offered on a bank contract basis. Due to the locations covered, we require someone who is able to drive and has access to a vehicle. The shifts offered may cover locations including Exmouth, Exeter, and Torquay.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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.