Regional Senior Care Assistant – Travel‑Friendly Elder Care

Barchester Healthcare; Ashington; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20-mile radius. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to care planning, and record vital observations while providing companionship and support.

Travel to various care homes is required, with mileage covered for distances beyond five miles from your home. The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, a C or above in GCSE English/Maths, and a compassionate, dedicated mindset

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care is essential.
• GCSE English and Maths (C or above) is required.
• Willingness to travel across the area and have access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for residents.
• Record observations (temperature, blood pressure) and other routine checks.
• Provide support and companionship to residents.
• Ensure residents enjoy meaningful one-to-one time with carers on each shift.

Skills

Empathy

People skills

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20-mile radius. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to care planning, and record vital observations while providing companionship and support.

Travel to various care homes is required, with mileage covered for distances beyond five miles from your home. The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, a C or above in GCSE English/Maths, and a compassionate, dedicated mindset