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. You'll monitor the delivery of care, contribute to the person-centred care planning process, and record observations on things like temperature and blood pressure.
Main duties of the job
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. You'll need a background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful. Flexibility is important, and you'll either need your own car or ready access to one as you'll be travelling across the area.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with a network of care homes and hospitals across the country. They are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care and support to their residents and patients. The organization takes the growth and development of their employees seriously, offering competitive pay and a range of learning and development opportunities.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUA 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 PACKAGEAs 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
* A background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care would be useful. A C or above in GCSE English and Maths is also preferred.
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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