Regional Care Assistant - Bank

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Bank Regional Care Assistant to provide empathetic support to residents. This role involves monitoring care delivery, contributing to personalized care plans, and ensuring meaningful interactions with residents. Ideal candidates will possess a background in care, a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care, and flexibility to travel within a 20-mile radius. Join a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mileage reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care and contribute to care planning.
• Record observations like temperature and blood pressure.
• Provide companionship and support to residents.

Skills

Elderly Care

Compassionate Communication

Person-Centered Care

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Job summary

This role as a Bank Regional Care Assistant with Barchester care homes involves delivering warm, empathetic, and respectful care and support to residents across a 20-mile radius. It's a varied role that includes monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to person-centered care planning, and providing support and companionship to residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Regional Care Assistant, you'll be responsible for monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to the person-centered care planning process, and recording observations on things like temperature and blood pressure. You'll also be providing support and companionship to residents, ensuring they enjoy meaningful one-on-one time with carers. This role requires a background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Flexibility is important, as you'll be traveling across the area, and you'll need access to a car. The rewards package includes competitive pay, flexibility, and opportunities for learning and development.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of healthcare services, offering high-quality care and support to residents in its care homes. As an organization, Barchester Healthcare takes the growth and development of its employees seriously, providing a range of learning and development opportunities.

Details Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.36 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1298534092

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

York

YO19 4QT

Job description Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUA 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 PACKAGEAs 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.

Job description Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUA 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 PACKAGEAs 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 Essential

• A background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful for this role. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• A background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful for this role. 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

York

YO19 4QT

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

York

YO19 4QT

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)