Health Care Practitioner(Ystradgynlais)

ivolve care & support; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care provider in Ystradgynlais is seeking a compassionate Health Care Practitioner for a full-time position. You will care for individuals with complex needs, ensuring their well-being and safety. The role includes working closely with Registered Nurses and provides opportunities for training and personal development. If you are kind and dedicated, we want to hear from you. Competitive pay rate of £14.10 per hour and additional benefits included.

Benefits

Additional day's leave for your birthday

Specialist skills training and qualifications

Cash prizes and lottery opportunities

Discounts at supermarkets and other services

Mileage reimbursement of 45p per mile

Free confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health or social care required.
• Experience in caring for individuals with complex needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and maintain health needs and hygiene.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses to deliver nursing care.
• Manage a specified clinical area to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Skills

Compassion

Caring demeanor

Ability to work with complex needs

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in health or social care

Job description

Overview

Location: Ystradgynlais, SA9 1LQ

Shifts: full time 36 hours per week on a rota (Monday to Sunday)

Pay Rate: £14.10 per hour

Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

Your new role at Ivolve is calling you!

Do you have a Level 3 qualification and are looking for a new challenge?

Our Health Care Practitioners (HCP) are caring and supportive people. If you are kind, caring and compassionate, there for the people who live with us when they need you, and you do it with a smile on your face, you’re a good fit. We are excited by the impact you can have on people’s lives.

We provide training and can work with over 18s.

What’s involved as a Health Care Practitioner

You’ll care for people with complex needs, such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health. We take time to get to know people irrespective of ability or disability, and we aim to empower individuals to be as involved as they can be in control of their life.

There is practical support too, helping people reach their goals in smaller steps. You’ll provide personal care, maintain health needs and hygiene, and keep environments tidy and safe.

As a Health Care Practitioner, you will work alongside Registered Nurses in nursing settings where, in the opinion of the senior team, you would help the Home Manager / Nurse in Charge deliver safe and effective nursing care. You’ll take charge of a specified clinical area (e.g., floor or unit) and ensure the area is managed safely and effectively. You may be required to administer medication safely and effectively with the support of a Registered Nurse. Maintain clear and accurate records related to medication administration (MAR charts) and the well-being and welfare of residents in daily records/entries.

How we support you

• You can work part-time or full-time with flexible options.
• Additional day's leave for your birthday.
• A learning journey that grows with you to reach care worker standards.
• Specialist skills training, apprenticeships, and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Recognition with cash prizes, lotto, scratch cards and a Heroes program.
• Discounts include supermarkets, flash sales and more.
• Salary Finance for lower-cost loans and to save for special occasions.
• 45p per mile if you need to travel.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance programme.

Additional recognition and wellbeing programs

• Industry-leading recognition: Colleague Lotto, prize-winning scratch cards, and Heroes nominations.
• Loyalty Scheme recognizing colleagues at work anniversaries.
• Financial wellbeing: discounts, Blue Light discount programme, Salary Finance, government mileage rates.
• Emotional wellbeing: Free confidential Employee Assistance programme with qualified counsellors, wellbeing app, and practical advice.
• Social wellbeing: Award-winning app for news and internal team communities.

What’s next?

Want to find out how your life and the lives of others can flourish? Click apply, attach your CV and we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview.