Job summary
This role as a Bank Regional Care Assistant with Barchester care homes involves delivering warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help residents get the most out of life. The role is very varied, covering tasks such as monitoring care delivery, contributing to person-centred care planning, and providing support and companionship to residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Regional Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering warm, empathetic and respectful care and support across a 20-mile radius to help our residents get the most out of life. The role is very varied, and 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. Providing support and companionship to residents is also a vital part of the role, ensuring that every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers, every single shift.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering a wide range of services including residential and nursing care, dementia care, and rehabilitation. With a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care, Barchester takes the growth and development of its employees seriously, providing numerous opportunities for learning and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU A 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 PACKAGE As 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
1. A 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.