Regional Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
Faverdale, Darlington
Salary
£29,556
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Regional Care Assistant, you'll help care homes in a 20-mile area by giving residents care and support. You'll work with a team to make sure residents get the care they need. This job is for people who enjoy working with others and making a difference in people's lives.
What you'll need
- You'll need a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
- You'll need to be able to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- You'll need to be able to travel around a 20-mile area.
- You'll need to be able to work as part of a team and communicate with colleagues and residents.
- You'll need to be able to handle confidential information.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working in a care home to gain experience and build your skills.
- Think about taking a first aid course to improve your chances of getting the job.
- Make sure you're familiar with the person-centred care approach and can explain it in an interview.
- Practice your communication skills by talking to people from different backgrounds and ages.
- Get a reference from a previous employer or volunteer role to include with your application.
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Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE 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 Ca…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
9 August 2026
Last checked
22 August 2026
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