Care Practitioner - Full & Part Time

Norwood House; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Full & part-time roles

Day shifts 8am-8pm

Free uniform

Enhanced DBS funded

Meals on shift

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

NVQ funded & progression

Job summary

Norwood House, part of Holmwood Holdings, is seeking caring and compassionate Care Practitioners. No prior experience required, with full training leading to the Care Certificate and NVQ qualifications funded. Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours and a 24–48 hour week are available, with day shifts 8am–8pm.

A supportive buddy system and extensive development opportunities are offered. We value empathy, patience, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach to residents.
• Reliable and committed with a positive attitude.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with colleagues and families.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.
• Passion for delivering high-quality care to older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care with dignity and respect.
• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Encourage independence and promote wellbeing.
• Assist with activities and social engagement.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive care team.
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns appropriately.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Respectful

Reliable

Team player

Communication

Wellbeing focus

Job description

About the Role

Could you be the caring, compassionate person our residents are waiting to meet? Norwood House, part of Holmwood Holdings, is a well established residential care home committed to delivering exceptional standards of person-centred care. Rated Good by the CQC, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected, and supported.

About Norwood House: We are more than just a care home - we are a family. Every member of the team plays a part in creating a warm, welcoming and homely environment where residents feel truly at home, and where new colleagues are made to feel exactly the same way.

No experience? No problem!

We believe great care starts with great people. If you bring compassion, empathy, patience, and a willingness to learn, we will provide:

• Full training leading to the Care Certificate
• A structured and supportive induction programme
• A dedicated workplace buddy to help you settle into your role
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications in Health & Social Care

You won't be doing it alone - Great care is a team effort, and you will never be left to figure it out on your own.

A career, not just a job.

Holmwood Holdings is a family-run group that continues to grow, and growth creates genuine opportunity. We would always rather develop our own people than recruit over them, so wherever you want your career in care to go - Senior Care Practitioner, Lead Practitioner, or a fully funded NVQ in Health & Social care - we will help you get there.

Important Information:

Please note we hold a sponsor licence but do not currently have any spare Certificates of Sponsorship available. We are, however, happy to accept applications from candidates with existing Right to Work in the UK, including those on a Dependent Visa, Graduate Visa, Post Study Work (PSW) Visa, or with supplementary employment permission.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Norwood House is in a rural location near Saxmundham, Suffolk, and getting here without your own transport is genuinely difficult.

• There are no direct public transport links to the home
• The nearest train station is approximately a 30-minute walk away
• There are no direct bus services to the site

If you have reliable transport, you'll find a quieter, close‑kit home where you're never just a number - and a team that will make sure you feel supported from your very first shift.

Job Opportunity

The Role

Every day is different, but every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life. As a Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live happy, comfortable, and fulfilling lives by:

• Providing high-quality personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting residents with daily living activities
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing
• Assisting with activities and social engagement
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive care team
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns appropriately

Essential Skills

What we're looking for

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, compassionate, and respectful
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Excellent team players
• Strong communicators
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care
• Dedicated to improving the lives of older people

Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, compassion, and commitment above all else.

Why join Norwood House?

Your dedicated and hard work will be celebrated with a competitive salary, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a genuinely supportive work environment.

• Competitive pay of £13.50 per hour
• Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours available
• Full and part time positions offering between 24 - 48 hours per week
• Day shifts available - 8am-8pm
• Free uniform and fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Complimentary meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• Employee counselling, wellbeing support, and the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Extensive training, fully funded NVQ qualifications, and career progression within Holmwood Holdings

You'll be part of a values-driven team that puts people first - with industry-leading training, genuine wellbeing support, and a working culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.

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.