About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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. On a practical level, 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 things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift. ABOUT YOUA background in care is important for the role of Regional Senior Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with a view to complete an NVQ 3, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English
Main duties of the job As a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester care homes, your role will be to deliver warm, empathetic, and respectful care across a 20-mile radius. You are expected to monitor the delivery of care, contribute to person-centred care planning for residents, and record observations such as temperature and blood pressure. The role is varied and includes providing support and companionship, ensuring every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with carers. A background in care and a good understanding of elderly care are essential. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is mandatory, with the aim of completing NVQ 3, and you should ideally have a C grade or above in GCSE English and Maths.
About us Barchester Healthcare offers employment in the role of Regional Senior Care Assistant, focusing on delivering high-quality care within their care homes. The organisation prioritizes warm, empathetic, and respectful care across a 20-mile radius to help residents enjoy life to its fullest. Barchester values the importance of monitoring care delivery and contributing to person-centred care planning. Employees at Barchester are expected to record vital observations and provide both support and companionship to residents. They offer free training, a range of retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme to reward dedication and long service.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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. On a practical level, 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 things like temperature and blood pressure amongst a range of other important tasks. The role of Regional Care Assistant is very varied and also involves providing support and companionship. It's vital for us that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift.
ABOUT YOUA background in care is important for the role of Regional Senior Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential with a view to complete an NVQ 3, a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is required. Ideally, you'll also have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Dedicated and compassionate, your passion for people means you'll go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents. Because you'll be travelling across the area, you'll either need your own car or ready access to one. We'll cover your mileage when you travel over five miles from your main home, and if you're on duty at the time of an inspection and we achieve a Good' rating, you'll qualify for a bonus.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A background in care, Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, understanding of elderly care, good understanding of the wider healthcare industry, ideally C or above in GCSE English and Maths
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Lincoln
LN1 2ZD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)