Regional Senior Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare; Winchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is hiring a Regional Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care across a 20-mile radius from Winchester. You will monitor care delivery, assist with care planning and record vital observations while offering companionship to residents.

The role requires a Full UK driving license with access to a car and the ability to travel across the area. A caring, dedicated approach is expected to support residents’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential; plan to complete NVQ 3.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above preferred.
• Full UK driving license with access to your own car is required.
• Willingness to travel across the 20-mile radius including Southampton, Winchester and Fareham.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, empathetic care and support across the radius.
• Monitor delivery of care on duty and contribute to person-centred care plans.
• Record observations such as temperature and blood pressure.
• Provide companionship and meaningful one-to-one time with residents.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Communication

Driving

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

NVQ 3 (target)

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.

Please note for this role you must havea Full UK drivers license and access to your own Car, as this role will be supporting our homes across Southampton, Winchester and Fareham.

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.