Regional Senior Care Assistant - Bank

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care across a 20-mile radius. The role involves monitoring care delivery, contributing to care planning, and ensuring meaningful interactions with residents. Ideal candidates will have a background in care and relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive salary and sector-leading benefits.

Benefits

Free Training

Wellbeing Support

Retail Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Background in care and understanding of elderly care required.
• Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care and contribute to care planning.
• Provide support and companionship to residents.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Understanding of Elderly Care

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Job description

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. The role involves monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to person-centred care planning, and providing support and companionship to residents.

Main duties of the job

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 aspects like temperature and blood pressure. The role is varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every shift.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and hospitals nationwide. We are committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Job responsibilities

Please note this role will cover Ashby House in Milton Keynes and Collingtree Park Care Home.

Locations: MK6 5LS and NN4 0XN

About the role

As a Regional Senior Care Assistant, you'll deliver compassionate care across a 20-mile radius, monitor care delivery, contribute to care planning, and record observations. Your role also involves providing support and companionship, ensuring residents enjoy meaningful interactions each shift.

About you

A background in care, understanding of elderly care, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care are essential, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. A good understanding of the healthcare industry, GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, and a compassionate nature are important. You should have your own vehicle or access to one, with mileage covered over five miles from your main home. If we achieve a 'Good' rating during an inspection while you're on duty, you qualify for a bonus.

Rewards package

We offer a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, and rewards including free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month, and Long Service Awards.

If you're passionate about providing quality care and supporting residents' wellbeing, this is a rewarding opportunity.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. A good understanding of the healthcare industry is required. Ideally, candidates will have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to check for any criminal convictions.