Regional Care Assistant – Travel & One-to-One Care

Barchester-Healthcare; Ashington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20-mile radius. You will monitor care delivery on duty, support residents with person-centred planning, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure.

You'll travel across the area, using your own car or accessing one. Mileage is covered beyond five miles from your main home, and a bonus may apply if an inspection achieves a Good rating.

Qualifications

• Background in care is important for the role.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above is preferred.
• A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is useful.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for residents.
• Record observations (temperature, blood pressure, etc.).
• Provide support and companionship.
• Travel across the area to cover the 20-mile radius.

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care (useful)

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20-mile radius. You will monitor care delivery on duty, support residents with person-centred planning, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure.

You'll travel across the area, using your own car or accessing one. Mileage is covered beyond five miles from your main home, and a bonus may apply if an inspection achieves a Good rating.