Peripatetic Care Assistant

Role description

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a regional role to cover multiple homes in the region: Lawton Rise, Lawton Manor and Hilderstone Hall. This role is for for mixed days and nights. As a Peripatetic 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 Peripatetic 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 Peripatetic Care Assistant, and you'll need a good understanding of elderly care.

Main duties of the job

This regional role covers multiple homes in Lawton Rise, Lawton Manor, and Hilderstone Hall for mixed days and nights. As a Peripatetic Care Assistant at Barchester care homes, you're expected to deliver warm, empathetic care and support across a 20-mile radius to enhance the lives of the residents. Duties include monitoring care delivery, contributing to personal care planning, and recording vital signs such as temperature and blood pressure, alongside other tasks. The role is varied, involving support and companionship, ensuring every resident enjoys meaningful one-to-one time with carers during every shift. A background in care is crucial, along with a good understanding of elderly care and ideally, a Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care. A C or above in GCSE English and Maths is preferable. You'll need either your car or ready access to one, as travel across areas is required. Mileage is covered for travel over five miles from the main home, and a bonus is offered for a 'Good' rating during inspections.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a well-established organization known for providing high-quality care services across its care homes. With a focus on enhancing the lives of residents, Barchester Healthcare employs dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering empathetic and respectful care. The organization values meaningful interactions between residents and carers, ensuring every resident receives personalized attention and support. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive rate of pay and various benefits, including free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, and a range of retail discounts. The company also recognizes employee contributions through rewards programs such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Barchester Healthcare is committed to hiring caring individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of residents, looking for those with a background in care and a dedication to elderly care. The organization supports ongoing professional development to provide quality care expected for loved ones.