Regional Senior Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate and respectful care to residents. This role involves not only monitoring health metrics and contributing to personalized care plans but also ensuring residents receive meaningful one-on-one time. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in elderly care, hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, and possess a passion for supporting the wellbeing of others. With a competitive pay rate and a sector-leading rewards package, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

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

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential, with a view to complete NVQ 3.
• A good understanding of elderly care and the healthcare industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, empathetic, and respectful care across a 20-mile radius.
• Monitor care delivery, contribute to care planning, and record observations.

Skills

Elderly Care Understanding

Compassionate Care

Monitoring Health Metrics

Person-Centred Care Planning

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

You must hold a UK Driving License and NVQ Level 3 for this role.

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.

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:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
5. ‘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.