Regional Senior Care Assistant

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector seeks a Regional Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care across a 20-mile radius. The role includes monitoring care delivery, contributing to personalized care plans, and ensuring residents receive one-on-one time during each shift. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ in Health & Social Care and possess a genuine passion for supporting the elderly.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Background in care essential.
• Knowledge of elderly care and healthcare industry required.
• Ability to support wellbeing of residents and travel for duties.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Elderly Care Understanding

Interpersonal Skills

Education

A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

C or above in GCSE English

C or above in GCSE Maths

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
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. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift.

Driving license and access to own care essential.

ABOUT YOU
A background in care is important for the role of Regional Senior Care Assistant, and you'll 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, 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. 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
In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:
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!

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.

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