Job summary
This is a role for a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of care homes across the UK. The job involves delivering warm, empathetic, and respectful care and support to residents within a 20-mile radius, ensuring they get the most out of life. The role is varied and includes monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to care planning, and providing companionship to the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Regional Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and support to residents across a 20-mile radius. This includes monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to the person-centered care planning process, and recording important observations such as temperature and blood pressure. You will also provide support and companionship to the residents, ensuring they enjoy meaningful one-on-one time with the carers. The role requires a strong background in elderly care, as well as a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry. You must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car, as you will be required to travel up to 20 miles for this role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to their residents. The company is committed to investing in their staff and providing a supportive work environment, with a range of benefits and rewards available.
Details
Date posted
14 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Northampton
NN4 0XN
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car for this role - travelling up to 20 miles. The role includes 12 hour shifts and rotational weekends.
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
You must hold a UK Driving License and have access to a car for this role - travelling up to 20 miles. The role includes 12 hour shifts and rotational weekends.
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
* You must hold a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. A good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is also required, and you should have a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* You must hold a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care, with a view to completing an NVQ 3. A good understanding of the wider healthcare industry is also required, and you should have a GCSE grade C or above in 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
Northampton
NN4 0XN
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Northampton
NN4 0XN
Employer's website
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