Regional Senior Care Assistant: Travel-Ready Compassion

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Hebburn; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance over five miles

Bonus on Good inspection rating

Training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20‑mile radius, ensuring residents enjoy meaningful, one‑to‑one time on every shift. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to person‑centred planning, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure while travelling to care homes.

You will provide support and companionship, demonstrating dedication and compassion for residents, and mileage is covered.

Qualifications

• Must have care experience and a good understanding of elderly care.
• Essential NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care with progression to NVQ 3.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care and support to residents.
• Monitor delivery of care on duty and contribute to person-centred care planning.
• Record observations (e.g., temperature and blood pressure) and other relevant data.
• Provide support and companionship, ensuring meaningful one-to-one time on every shift.

Skills

Care experience

Empathy

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (in progress)

GCSE English and Maths C or above

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic care across a 20‑mile radius, ensuring residents enjoy meaningful, one‑to‑one time on every shift. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to person‑centred planning, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure while travelling to care homes.

You will provide support and companionship, demonstrating dedication and compassion for residents, and mileage is covered.