Regional Senior Care Assistant — Travel-Ready, Person-Centred

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care across a 20-mile radius to our residents. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to person-centred care planning and record observations on vitals and other important tasks.

A background in care is essential, with Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care and the aim to complete NVQ3. You should own a car or have ready access to one; mileage is covered beyond five miles from your home.

Qualifications

• Background in care is important for the role and you should have a good understanding of elder care.
• Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with view to complete an NVQ 3.
• A C or above in GCSE English and Maths is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the delivery of care when on duty.
• Contribute to the person-centred care planning process for each resident.
• Record observations on vitals and other important tasks.
• Provide support and companionship during shifts.

Skills

Care experience

People skills

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (aim to complete)

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver warm, empathetic and respectful care across a 20-mile radius to our residents. You will monitor care delivery, contribute to person-centred care planning and record observations on vitals and other important tasks.

A background in care is essential, with Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care and the aim to complete NVQ3. You should own a car or have ready access to one; mileage is covered beyond five miles from your home.