Job Advertisement: Regional Care Assistant (Permanent - Full-Time)

Position Overview

Role: Regional Care Assistant - Care Home (Permanent)
Location: North Park Care Centre, I'Anson Street, Darlington, Durham, DL3 0SW (covering a 20-mile radius)
Pay Rate: £14.21 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 36.00 hours per week
Shift: Mixed (Days/Nights available)
Closing Date: 1 September 2026

About the Role

Are you an experienced care professional looking for an exciting, varied role where you can bring warmth, empathy, and respectful support to multiple locations?

Working as a permanent Regional Care Assistant through our supportive bridge staffing agency on behalf of Barchester Healthcare, you will deliver high-quality care across a 20-mile radius. In this dynamic role, you will monitor care delivery, contribute to person-centred care planning, record vital observations (such as temperature and blood pressure), and ensure every resident enjoys meaningful companionship and one-to-one time on every single shift.

Key Responsibilities (What You'll Do)

Deliver warm, empathetic, and respectful care across designated Barchester homes within a 20-mile radius.
Monitor care delivery and contribute to individualized person-centred care plans.
Record key health observations including temperature, blood pressure, and daily notes.
Provide meaningful companionship and dedicated one-to-one time for residents.
Adapt to flexible mixed day and night shift patterns.

Candidate Requirements (What You'll Need)

Previous background and a strong understanding of elderly care.
Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care and GCSE English/Maths (grade C or above) are highly desirable.
A dedicated, compassionate, and passionate approach to resident wellbeing.
Your own car or ready access to one (mileage is covered when traveling over five miles from your main home!).
Bonus Incentive: Qualify for a special inspection bonus if on duty during an inspection that achieves a "Good" rating.

Rewards & Benefits Package

Competitive Pay: Excellent hourly rate of £14.21 for 36 hours per week.
Travel Support: Mileage coverage for journeys over five miles from your home.
Professional Growth: Free training and continuous development for all roles.
Perks & Recognition: Wellbeing tools, retail discounts, "Employee of the Month" awards, "Long Service Awards," inspection bonuses, and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.