Job summary
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. You'll monitor the delivery of care, contribute to the person-centred care planning process, and record important observations. The role also involves providing support and companionship to ensure every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with our carers.
Main duties of the job
The Regional Senior Care Assistant role is very varied and includes practical tasks such as monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to care planning, and recording observations like temperature and blood pressure. Providing support and companionship to residents is also a key part of the job, ensuring they receive meaningful one-to-one time with carers.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They strive to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for their residents, delivering high-quality, personalized care. The company values its employees and offers a range of rewards and benefits to recognize their dedication and hard work.
Details Date posted
26 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£16.23 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1350489179
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Rayleigh
SS6 9XH
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUA 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, 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.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
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
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUA 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, 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.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
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
* A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. A good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is also required. Ideally, you'll have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* A Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care is essential, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. A good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is also required. Ideally, you'll 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.
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
Rayleigh
SS6 9XH
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Rayleigh
SS6 9XH
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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