About this role
Job summary As a Regional Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare, you'll play a vital role in delivering warm, empathetic, and respectful care to residents across a 20-mile radius. This varied role involves monitoring care delivery, contributing to person-centered care planning, and providing essential support and companionship to help residents enjoy a meaningful life. With a background in care and a passion for people, you'll go above and beyond to ensure the wellbeing of those in your care.
Main duties of the job As a Regional Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare, 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-centered 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-on-one time with our carers, every single shift.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. With over 200 care homes and other healthcare facilities, they are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents and patients. Barchester is known for its focus on person-centered care, innovative approaches, and investment in the professional development of its staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a regional role, to cover Elm Bank, Brampton View and Claremont Parkway.
this role is for Mixed days and nights.
Driving License required.
As a Regional 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 Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care would be useful, as would a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry. 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 is important for the role of Regional Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care would be useful, as would a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry. Ideally, you'll also have a 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)