Regional Care Assistant - Bank

Barchester Healthcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Bank Regional Care Assistant to cover homes within a ~20‑mile radius. You will travel across the area, delivering compassionate elderly care and recording health observations. The role is casual, flexible, and involves varying hours to suit service needs.

Applicants with care experience and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care are encouraged, with GCSE English/Maths at grade C or above preferred. Mileage is reimbursed for journeys over five miles.

Qualifications

• Background in care with understanding of elderly care.
• Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care during shifts.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for residents.
• Record observations (e.g., temperature, blood pressure) and notes.
• Provide support and companionship, focusing on one-to-one time.
• Cover shifts as required to support service delivery.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Flexible

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Job description

For this role you must be a driver with access to your own vehicle - the role will be covering Ashby House MK6 5LS, Juniper House NN13 6JZ and Collingtree Park Care Home NN4 0XN.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a casual, flexible role offering working patterns to suit the needs of the service. 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 varied role that involves providing cover as and when required. 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 (e.g., temperature and blood pressure) among other important tasks. The role also involves providing support and companionship, with an emphasis on meaningful one‑to‑one time with our residents on every shift.

ABOUT YOU

A background in care is important for the role of Bank Regional Care Assistant, with 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. You should be dedicated and compassionate, with a passion for people and a readiness to go above and beyond to support residents’ wellbeing. Flexibility is important, and because you’ll travel across the area you’ll either need your own car or ready access to one. We’ll cover mileage when you travel more than five miles from your main home, and if you’re on duty during 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 true flexibility and opportunities for learning and development. As one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, we support the growth of everyone who works for us.

WORK TYPE

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when needed (for example for annual leave or sick leave), hours and days 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.