The role of Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare is to deliver warm, empathetic, and respectful care and support to residents across a 20-mile radius. The role involves monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to person-centered care planning, and recording important observations to ensure the well-being of residents. This is a varied role that also includes providing support and companionship to residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Regional Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring the delivery of care when on duty, contributing to the person-centered care planning process for each resident, and recording observations on things like temperature and blood pressure. It is vital that every resident enjoys meaningful one-on-one time with our carers during every shift.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services across the UK. They operate a network of care homes and retirement villages, offering a range of care services to meet the diverse needs of their residents. Barchester is committed to providing the highest standards of care and creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Job responsibilities
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, and 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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 also required. Ideally, candidates should have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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