Regional Senior Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver respectful care across a designated area. The role requires a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, a driving license, and compassion for residents' wellbeing. Responsibilities include monitoring care, supporting planning, and providing companionship. Comprehensive training and a rewarding rewards package are offered.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car.
• Understanding of elderly care is essential.
• Background in care is important for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver empathetic and respectful care and support.
• Monitor delivery of care when on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

Elderly care understanding

Good communication skills

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

C or above in GCSE English

C or above in GCSE Maths

Job description

About the role

You must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car for this role. The role includes 12 hour shifts and rotational weekends.

As a Regional Senior 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. 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 Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It9s 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 Regional Senior Care Assistant, and you9ll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with a view to complete an NVQ 3, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you9ll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you9ll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Because you9ll be travelling across the area, you9ll either need your own car or ready access to one. We9ll cover your mileage when you travel over five miles from your main home, and if you9re on duty at the time of an inspection and we achieve a Good' rating, you9ll qualify for a bonus.

Rewards package

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

Application note

If youd like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care youd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.