Day Senior Care Practitioner

County Care Homes; Saxmundham; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Guaranteed hours

Free uniform

Enhanced DBS

Counselling support

Meals on shift

Company pension

NVQ funding

Job summary

Norwood House is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead care staff and manage medication, ensuring safe, person-centred care. You'll maintain up-to-date care plans, support daily home operations, and engage residents through meaningful routines tailored to their needs.

Essential experience in care, leadership, and a commitment to ongoing training are required. Desirable NVQ Level 2+ in Health & Social Care, with a focus on compassionate, team-oriented service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide 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
• Engage residents through meaningful conversations, shared interests, and daily routines tailored to individual lifestyles

Skills

Leadership

Medication management

Shift supervision

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

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