Job summary The role of a Bank Regional Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare involves delivering warm, empathetic, and respectful care and support to residents across a 20-mile radius.
The position is flexible, allowing you to provide cover as and when needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave.
As a leading healthcare provider, Barchester offers competitive pay, free learning and development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people in their care.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Regional Care Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to the person-centered care planning process, and recording important observations like temperature and blood pressure.
Additionally, you will provide support and companionship to ensure that every resident enjoys meaningful one-on-one time with the carers.
The role requires a background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and preferably a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
Flexibility and the ability to travel across the area are also essential, as you will need to have access to a car or reliable transportation.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating a network of care homes and hospitals across the country.
The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and supporting the growth and development of its employees.
Barchester takes pride in creating an environment where residents and staff alike can thrive, and it is dedicated to providing the kind of care that the company would want for its own loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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.
It's a very varied role that will see you provide cover as and when we need it.
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 Bank Regional Care Assistant 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 Bank Regional Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care.
A Level 2 NVQ in Health and 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.
Flexibility is important and, 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities.
As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.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, a good understanding of elderly care, and preferably a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care.
Dedicated and compassionate, with a passion for people and the ability to go above and beyond to support the wellbeing of residents.