NHS
Job title:
Regional Care Assistant – Bank
Company
NHS
Job description
As 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, monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to the person-centred care planning process, and recording important observations.Main duties of the jobThe 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. You’ll need a background in care, a good understanding of elderly care, and ideally a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Flexibility is important, and you’ll either need your own car or ready access to one to travel across the area.About usBarchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and retirement villages across the country. They take the growth and development of their staff seriously, offering a range of learning and development opportunities.Date posted15 November 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£15.34 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference number1191230175Job locationsBarchester HealthcareYorkYO19 4QTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- A background in care, good understanding of elderly care, and ideally a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. A C or above in GCSE English and Maths is also preferred.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- A background in care, good understanding of elderly care, and ideally a Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. A C or above in GCSE English and Maths is also preferred.
Expected salary
£15.34 per hour
Location
York
Job date
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:04:18 GMT
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