Day Senior Care Practitioner

Norwood House; Carlton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Permanent contracts

Free uniform

Enhanced DBS check funded

Counselling support

Free meals on shift

Pension scheme

NVQ funding

Job summary

Norwood House is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead care staff, oversee medication administration, and maintain accurate care plans in a warm, homely setting near Saxmundham.

You will promote residents' wellbeing, respect individuality, and support daily operations with a dedicated management team. A genuine passion for care and strong communication are essential for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting.
• Willingness to pursue further training and qualifications.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2+ in Health & Social Care and experience in medication administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hardworking, compassionate, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Leading and guiding care staff to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care
• Dispensing and managing medication in line with our policies and procedures
• Maintaining and updating accurate care plans and documentation
• Promoting residents' wellbeing, respecting their individuality, dignity and preferences
• Supporting the Management team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Description

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About Norwood House:

We are more than just a care home - we are a family. Norwood House is rated Good by the CQC, and every member of the team plays a part in creating a warm, welcoming and homely environment where residents feel truly at home.

Why join Norwood House?

• A supportive, proffessional environment with a dedicated Management team
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• The chance to make a real, positive difference in the lives of our residents
• Competitive rates of pay

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and guiding care staff to deliver safe, effective, person-centred care
• Dispensing and managing medication in line with our policies and procedures
• Maintaining and updating accurate care plans and documentation
• Promoting residents' wellbeing, respecting their individuality, dignity and preferences
• Supporting the Management team to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the home

You will also be encouraged to actively engage residents through meaningful conversations, shared interests, and daily routines tailored to their individual lifestyles.

What we're looking for

Essential: Previous experience in a care setting, confidence in leading shifts and managing care delivery, and a willingness to pursue further training and qualifications.

Desirable: An NVQ Level 2 or above in Health & Social Care, and experience in medication administration.

Additionally, you should have:

• A genuine passion to make a positive impact
• A hardworking and motivated attitude
• A respectful, compassionate, and team-focused approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits you'll enjoy

• Competitive rates of pay: £14.35 per hour
• Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
• Free uniform and fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Free employee counselling support
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Company pension scheme
• Career advancement opportunities with fully funded NVQ qualifications

We are currently seeking experienced, compassionate, and dedicated Senior Practitioners to join our supportive and professional team. This is your opportunity to step up into a key leadership role, ensuring high-quality care delivery and supporting your colleagues in a nurturing, resident-focused environment.

Important Information

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 though, you'll find a quieter, close-knit home where you're never just a number - and a team that will make sure you feel supported from your very first shift.

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.

Previous applicants need not apply.