Job summary The role of Regional Senior Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves delivering warm, empathetic, and respectful care and support to residents in a 20-mile radius.
This includes monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to person-centered care planning, and providing support and companionship to ensure residents enjoy meaningful one-on-one time with carers.
Main duties of the job As a Regional Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring the delivery of care when on duty, contributing to the person-centered care planning process for each resident, and recording observations on things like temperature and blood pressure.
The role is varied and involves providing support and companionship to residents.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services including nursing, residential, and specialist care.
The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care and ensuring that every resident enjoys a comfortable and fulfilling life.
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 Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential, with a view to completing an NVQ 3.
A good understanding of the wider healthcare industry and a C or above in GCSE English and Maths are also required.