Care Home Assistant Practitioner CHAPS

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Choppington is seeking a Care Home Assistant Practitioner to support the emotional and physical needs of residents. Candidates must hold a CHAPS certification and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves working closely with nursing staff to ensure high-quality, personalized care in a warm and engaging community. Competitive pay at £15.74 per hour and benefits include pension contributions and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension contribution of 5%

28 days annual leave

Fully funded training

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the day-to-day nursing needs of residents.
• Support the nursing team and help maintain residents' dignity.
• Cooperate with colleagues and professionals to provide inclusive care.

Skills

Caring nature

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Education

Care Home Assistant Practitioner Certification

Job description

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a passionate and dedicated Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) to join their award-winning care home in Choppington. The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in supporting the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the residents, working collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver the highest quality, personalized care.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS), you will work alongside the nursing team to assist with the day-to-day nursing needs of the residents, allowing the nurses to focus on more complex medical requirements. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including helping to maintain the identity and dignity of the residents, while also cooperating with colleagues, family members, and external professionals to create a supportive and inclusive 'care community'.

About us

Akari Care is a leading provider of award-winning care homes, dedicated to creating an environment where residents are valued, respected, and provided with the personalized care they deserve. With a focus on empowering their staff and delivering excellence in care, Akari Care is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of older people.

Details Date posted

26 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.74 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1337591912

Job locations

Akari Care

Choppington

NE62 5JF

Job description Job responsibilities

Package Description:

** Please note - you will need a CHAPS Qualification for this role **

Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS)

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Care Home Assistant Practitioner who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will assist in looking after the physical, mental and emotional needs of our residents to help us deliver the highest quality, individualised care they require.

As one of our Care Home Assistant Practitioners (CHAPs) you will collaboratively work alongside our fully trained Nurses to support and assist with the day to day nursing needs of our residents, thus allowing our Nurses the time and resource to tend to the needs of the more complex nursing requirements of some of our residents.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

Whilst undertaking a wide range of duties which support the highest quality of personalised medical and clinical care to our residents, you will also help and cooperate with colleagues, family members and our extended range of external qualified professionals which make up our overall care community, to fulfil our aim of helping to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual.

What we require from you:

• Care Home Assistant Practitioner Certification

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach

• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively

• Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues

• Good communication and relationship building skills

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Whats in it for you:

• A competitive salary of £15.74 Per Hour

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans

• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

AKSCA

Job description Job responsibilities

Package Description:

** Please note - you will need a CHAPS Qualification for this role **

Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS)

If you are passionate about caring for the elderly and want to build a long-term career in one of our award-winning homes, then look no further than Akari Care. Our aim is to create an environment where our residents are valued, respected, and are offered the personalised care they deserve.

We now seek a Care Home Assistant Practitioner who is passionate about, and thrives on, making a real and positive difference to the lives of older people.

Playing a fundamental and integral part of our united and extended care team you will assist in looking after the physical, mental and emotional needs of our residents to help us deliver the highest quality, individualised care they require.

As one of our Care Home Assistant Practitioners (CHAPs) you will collaboratively work alongside our fully trained Nurses to support and assist with the day to day nursing needs of our residents, thus allowing our Nurses the time and resource to tend to the needs of the more complex nursing requirements of some of our residents.

By showing us you can match our values with the right desire for personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring and compassionate nature, we, in return, can offer you a career developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to support vulnerable adults with the care their individual needs require.

Whilst undertaking a wide range of duties which support the highest quality of personalised medical and clinical care to our residents, you will also help and cooperate with colleagues, family members and our extended range of external qualified professionals which make up our overall care community, to fulfil our aim of helping to maintain the identity and dignity of our residents with a focus on living life to the fullest for each individual.

What we require from you:

• Care Home Assistant Practitioner Certification

• A caring nature to give everyone a personal approach

• Proven ability to lead by example, motivate a team and delegate effectively

• Have a coaching style leadership mentality to empower your colleagues

• Good communication and relationship building skills

• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice

• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona

• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

Whats in it for you:

• A competitive salary of £15.74 Per Hour

• Pension contribution of 5%

• Recognition schemes and rewarding referral schemes

• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid

• 28 days annual leave (based on full-time hours, including Bank Holidays)

• Flexible working patterns

• Fully funded training and development

• Support with personal development plans

• The opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally

• An engaging community environment where everyone is respected and included

AKSCA

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You will need to hold a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) certification to be eligible for this role.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• You will need to hold a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) certification to be eligible for this role.

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

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Choppington

NE62 5JF

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Akari Care Limited

Address

Akari Care

Choppington

NE62 5JF

Employer's website

https://www.akaricare.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)