Barchester Healthcare

Regional Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 July 2025

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 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 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.

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

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LS


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

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


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