Regional Senior Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Shirley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Regional Senior Care Assistant in Shirley, UK, to deliver compassionate elderly care within a 20-mile radius. Candidates must have a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, and a UK Driving License is essential as travel is involved. This role ensures that residents receive personalized care, engagement, and support. The company offers free training, a supportive rewards package, and bonuses for outstanding service in inspections.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

'Employee of the Month' rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in care is essential.
• Understanding of person-centred care planning.
• Driving License and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver empathetic care and support to residents.
• Monitor the delivery of care when on duty.
• Contribute to person-centred care planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

Elderly care understanding

Communication skills

Education

A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

You must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car for this role. The role includes 12 hour shifts and rotational weekends.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As 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 YOU

A 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 PACKAGE

• 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.