Regional Senior Care Assistant — Travel‑Ready, Rewarding Care

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care across a 20-mile radius. You’ll monitor care delivery, contribute to person-centred care planning, and record vital observations such as temperature and blood pressure.

Travel across the area is required; you may use your own car, mileage covered after five miles. A generous rewards package and training are provided; roles offer meaningful one-to-one time with residents and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Willingness to travel across the area and use own car or access to one.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery of care when on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning for each resident.
• Record observations such as temperature and blood pressure.
• Provide support and companionship to residents.
• Ensure residents have meaningful one-to-one time with carers.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Limited is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care across a 20-mile radius. You’ll monitor care delivery, contribute to person-centred care planning, and record vital observations such as temperature and blood pressure.

Travel across the area is required; you may use your own car, mileage covered after five miles. A generous rewards package and training are provided; roles offer meaningful one-to-one time with residents and opportunities to