Care Practitioner

White Gables; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £13 per hour

Permanent contracts with guaranteed 0"

Free uniform and fully funded enhanced

Free employee counselling support

Complimentary meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities incl.

Job summary

White Gables, part of Holmwood Holdings, is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Practitioner. We welcome applicants with or without experience and offer full training leading to the Care Certificate, a protected induction, and a buddy system to help you settle in.

You’ll nurture meaningful relationships with residents, delivering compassionate care and collaborating with a supportive team to ensure the highest standards of wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Full training leading to the Care Certificate.
• Protected induction period.
• Dedicated buddy to help you settle in smoothly.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents.
• Provide care with kindness, patience and compassion.
• Work as part of a supportive care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

Care Certificate training

Job description

About the Role

Join Our Warm and Supportive Family at White Gables!

White Gables, proudly part of Holmwood Holdings—a dynamic and forward-thinking care provider is committed to delivering exceptional standards of care. We truly value our team members investing in your growth and creating an environment where everyone can flourish.

We are now seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Care Practitioner to join our welcoming and supportive community. Whether you’re new to care or have years of experience at White Gables your dedication will be genuinely appreciated and your personal and professional growth actively supported

Job Opportunity

No Experience? No Problem!

We believe that kindness, patience, and compassion come naturally—and that's what really matters. If you bring these qualities we’ll provide the rest:

• Full training leading to the Care Certificate
• A protected and supportive induction period
• A dedicated buddy to help you settle in smoothly

What We Are Looking For:

• A genuine passion to make a difference in the lives of others
• Hardworking, motivated, and committed to providing exceptional care
• A respectful, compassionate, and positive approach
• Strong team spirit and excellent communication skills

You’ll be encouraged to build meaningful relationships with residents—sharing conversations, interests, and daily activities tailored to their individual lifestyles.

Essential Skills

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive pay £13 per hour
• Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
• Free uniform and fully funded enhanced DBS check
• Free employee counselling support
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Company pension scheme
• Career development opportunities including fully funded NVQ qualifications

Flexible Shift Options:

• Night shifts available
• Full-time, part-time, and bank roles available

If you’re passionate about positively impacting lives, we'd love to welcome you to our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.50 per hour

DE&I

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Holmwood Holdings Group are committed to creating a caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe our differences strengthen the care we provide and are dedicated to ensuring fairness, compassion and understanding for our residents, families and colleagues.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to preventing discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and making reasonable adjustments to support individuals in both employment and care. Our values-led, person-centred approach ensures that inclusion, respect and empathy are at the heart of everything we do enabling our residents and colleagues to feel safe, valued and supported.