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Regional Care Assistant - Bank

Barchester Healthcare
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire WF16 9BN, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Bank Regional Care Assistant role at Barchester care homes involves delivering empathetic care within a 20-mile radius to enhance residents' quality of life.
  • Candidates should have a background in care, ideally with a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care and a good understanding of elderly care.
  • Flexibility is crucial, as the position requires travel, and applicants must either have a car or access to one, with mileage covered for travel over five miles.
  • The role offers competitive pay, with the potential for bonuses based on performance during inspections, and provides opportunities for free learning and development.
  • While specific salary details are not provided, the position is designed for those with experience in care, emphasizing the importance of compassionate support.

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.

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