Job summary This is a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer role with Barchester Healthcare, which involves providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents across three different care homes in the region. The successful candidate will need to be a strong communicator, a confident team player, and someone who is dedicated to continuous learning and development. Main duties of the job As a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer, you will be responsible for looking after the diverse needs of our residents, ensuring that we deliver quality, person-centred care and support. You will carry out a range of clinical tasks, such as taking blood pressure, and will need to lead and inspire your colleagues, introducing ideas and changes that will make every day fulfilling for our staff and residents. As this is a regional role, you will work across three different homes in the area, which means you will need to be flexible when it comes to working days, nights, bank holidays, and weekends. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering compassionate care and ensuring that their residents receive the support they need to live fulfilling lives. The organisation offers a competitive rewards package, including a £500 'Golden Hello' welcome bonus, free learning and development opportunities, and access to a range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.38 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1230684282 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Bedlington NE22 6LA Job description Job responsibilities A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer with Barchester care homes, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Always respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents, you'll carry out a range of clinical tasks, including taking blood pressure, for example. You'll need to lead and inspire your colleagues and introduce ideas and changes that will make every day fulfilling for our staff and residents alike. As this is a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer role, you'll work across three different homes in the region (your travel will be paid per mile). This means you'll need to be flexible when it comes to working days and nights, bank holidays and weekends. ABOUT YOU You'll need a Level 2 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer. With experience of providing care and support, ideally for older people, you'll know how to monitor and help plan each resident's care, including reviews and risk assessments. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll be a strong communicator and a confident team player who can lead others. We're looking for someone who always seeks out opportunities for further clinical or personal development, and you'll be happy to complete all regulatory and statutory training as well as complying with our own clinical policies and strategies. You'll also need to be comfortable with working some long shifts that could involve standing for extended periods of time. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme 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. Job description Job responsibilities A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role. ABOUT THE ROLE As Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer with Barchester care homes, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Always respecting the dignity and preferences of our residents, you'll carry out a range of clinical tasks, including taking blood pressure, for example. You'll need to lead and inspire your colleagues and introduce ideas and changes that will make every day fulfilling for our staff and residents alike. As this is a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer role, you'll work across three different homes in the region (your travel will be paid per mile). This means you'll need to be flexible when it comes to working days and nights, bank holidays and weekends. ABOUT YOU You'll need a Level 2 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer. With experience of providing care and support, ideally for older people, you'll know how to monitor and help plan each resident's care, including reviews and risk assessments. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll be a strong communicator and a confident team player who can lead others. We're looking for someone who always seeks out opportunities for further clinical or personal development, and you'll be happy to complete all regulatory and statutory training as well as complying with our own clinical policies and strategies. You'll also need to be comfortable with working some long shifts that could involve standing for extended periods of time. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme 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 You will need a Level 2 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join Barchester as a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer. You should also have experience of providing care and support, preferably for older people, and be able to demonstrate your skills in monitoring and helping to plan each resident's care, including reviews and risk assessments. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need a Level 2 NVQ or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join Barchester as a Regional Peripatetic Senior Carer. You should also have experience of providing care and support, preferably for older people, and be able to demonstrate your skills in monitoring and helping to plan each resident's care, including reviews and risk assessments. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Bedlington NE22 6LA Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)