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Regional Senior Care Assistant
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Job Description
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- 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 will have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.
- 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 will have a C or above in GCSE English and Maths.
Job summary
This is a role as a Regional Senior Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of care homes across the UK. The role involves delivering warm, empathetic, and respectful care and support to residents across a 20-mile radius in the Milton Keynes area. This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and a passion for supporting the wellbeing of 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-centred care planning process for each resident, and recording observations on things like 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 car or ready access to one, as you will be traveling across the area to cover two care homes.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to its residents. The company is committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities.
Details
Date posted
14 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,000 to £30,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1303011157
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LS
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please note this role will be covering Ashby House in Milton Keynes and Collingtree Park Care Home.
MK6 5LS and NN4 0XN
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.
#3231
Job responsibilities
Please note this role will be covering Ashby House in Milton Keynes and Collingtree Park Care Home.
MK6 5LS and NN4 0XN
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.
#3231
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LS
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LS
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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