Care Practitioner

Westgate Healthcare; Ware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Ware is looking for a compassionate Care Practitioner to support elderly residents. Responsibilities include maintaining high care standards, completing documentation, and supporting new staff training. Candidates must have prior experience in care and be QCF/NVQ Level 3 qualified. This role offers competitive pay with shifts and significant employee benefits including training support and financial assistance.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Employee discount schemes

Internal recognition schemes

Support in achieving additional qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential.
• Must be medication trained.
• Driven to improve standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure care standards are maintained for residents.
• Complete documentation and care planning.
• Support training and supervision of new staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Experience with the elderly

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Care Practitioner to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect. If you want to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

The right to live and work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, including safe administration of drugs
• Complete required documentation on a daily basis
• Support training and supervision of new staff members
• Complete, observe and review care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records
• Report on the well-being of residents and liaise with GP's and Support Managers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential to be considered
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication trained
• Driven to improve standards and progress in your capabilities

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK's favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development