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Regional Care Assistant

Barchester Healthcare
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7HU, England

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Regional Care Assistant role at Barchester care homes involves delivering compassionate 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 & Social Care and a C or above in GCSE English and Maths, along with at least one year of experience in the field.
  • The position requires travel, so access to a car is necessary, and mileage will be reimbursed for distances over five miles from home.
  • The compensation includes a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package that features free training, retail discounts, and bonuses for achieving care quality ratings.
  • This role is ideal for dedicated individuals passionate about supporting the wellbeing of elderly residents.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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. 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 Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care. A Level 2 NVQ in Health & 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. 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 rolesAccess to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savingsUnlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus schemeEmployee 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.

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