Regional Care Assistant – Barchester Healthcare

<p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE<br>A Golden Hello is just one of the ways we’ll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.</strong></p><p>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. </p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong><br>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 &amp; 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. </p><p>ABOUT THE ROLE<br>A Golden Hello is just one of the ways we’ll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.</p><p>As a Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you’ll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that’s warm, welcoming and vibrant. </p><p><strong>REWARDS PACKAGE</strong><br>As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:</p><p>• £500 Golden Hello*<br>• Free learning and development<br>• Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme<br>• A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts<br>• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme</p><p>If you’d like to use your motivational 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.</p><p>Our Care Home Manager is always happy to welcome you into the home for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester.<br>*Terms and conditions apply.<br></p><p><br></p>