Job summary This role as a Regional Care Assistant with Barchester Healthcare involves delivering compassionate and respectful care to residents across a 20-mile radius. You will monitor the delivery of care, contribute to care planning, and provide essential support and companionship to ensure each resident's wellbeing. Main duties of the job As a Regional Care Assistant, you will be responsible for monitoring the delivery of care, contributing to person-centered care planning, and recording important observations like temperature and blood pressure. The role also involves providing support and companionship to residents, ensuring they receive meaningful one-on-one time with carers. Dedication, compassion, and a good understanding of elderly care are essential for this varied and rewarding position. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care, nursing care, and dementia care in the UK. With a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care, the organization operates a network of care homes across the country, supporting the wellbeing and independence of its residents. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.37 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1302808930 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 ROLE As 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 YOU A 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 PACKAGE In 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. 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 ROLE As 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 YOU A 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 PACKAGE In 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A background in care is important, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care would be useful. You'll also need a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry and a C or above in GCSE English and Maths. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A background in care is important, and a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care would be useful. You'll also need a good understanding of the wider healthcare industry and 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). Location : Barchester Healthcare, MK6 5LS Milton Keynes, United Kingdom