About the role
Salary: £14.21 an hour
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 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 Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & 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.
The Regional Care Assistant role at Barchester care homes in Darlington is a dynamic and varied position that involves delivering empathetic and respectful care across a 20-mile radius. The responsibilities include monitoring care delivery, contributing to care planning, and recording essential observations like temperature and blood pressure. The job emphasizes personalized companionship with residents during every shift to enrich their lives. Applicants should have a background in elderly care, ideally with a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care. A strong understanding of healthcare is beneficial, along with GCSEs in English and Maths. Candidates must have their own car, as traveling is required, though mileage is reimbursed beyond five miles from home. There are incentives for high performance during inspections, and Barchester offers competitive pay with free training, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, unlimited referral bonuses, and recognition rewards.
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 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.