Regional Senior Care Assistant

Job summaryAs a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare, you'll play a vital role in delivering compassionate and person-centered care to residents across a 20-mile radius. Your responsibilities will involve monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to care planning, and providing valuable support and companionship to ensure each resident enjoys a meaningful one-to-one experience. Main duties of the jobThe Regional Senior Care Assistant role is diverse, requiring you to perform a range of important tasks such as monitoring temperatures, recording blood pressure, and contributing to the overall care planning process. Importantly, you'll also be responsible for providing companionship and support to residents, ensuring they receive the quality of care and attention they deserve. This is a rewarding position that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of the elderly. About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a focus on person-centered care and a commitment to supporting the wellbeing of residents, Barchester is an organization that values its staff and offers excellent training and development opportunities, as well as a range of competitive benefits and rewards.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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 Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. You'll also need a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry, as well as a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. Dedicated, compassionate, and with a passion for supporting the elderly, you'll be the perfect fit for this rewarding role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. You'll also need a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry, as well as a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. Dedicated, compassionate, and with a passion for supporting the elderly, you'll be the perfect fit for this rewarding role. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer details Employer nameBarchester Healthcare AddressBarchester HealthcareNorthamptonNN6 8GH Employer's website