Regional Senior Care Assistant

The role of a Regional Senior Care Assistant is essential in ensuring that residents receive personalized and respectful care within Barchester care homes. This involves monitoring care delivery, engaging in person-centred care planning, and maintaining accurate records of vital signs and other important observations. Providing companionship and support is a crucial aspect of the job, ensuring residents have meaningful interactions every day. The ideal candidate will have a background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and hold at least a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, with the aspiration to complete an NVQ 3. Passion and dedication to enhance the wellbeing of residents are key attributes for success in this role.

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.

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, especially known for its commitment to high-quality care and support for residents in their care homes. The organisation offers a range of healthcare services and is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of care and compassion. With a focus on continuous development and employee wellbeing, Barchester Healthcare provides robust training and a sector-leading rewards package, which includes everything from retail discounts to Employee of the Month rewards. The organisation values dedication and passion in its staff, striving to create an environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

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