Nurse - Days

Bridgehouseabingdon; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension

Refer a Friend bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Training and career development

Mental Health Champions

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Alderwood Care Home in Colchester is seeking a Registered Nurse (Days) to provide compassionate, high‑quality care for our residents and to develop and maintain electronic nursing care plans.

You will supervise the care team, dispense and record medications, manage stock, and ensure compliance with Health and Safety and the Care Standards Act.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid NMC pin and bring a warm, supportive approach to building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid NMC pin and be registered to practice.
• Willing to work 36 hours per week across days, with alternate weekends.
• Experience in elderly care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and implement care plans for residents.
• Supervise care team and identify training needs.
• Dispense and administer medications accurately.
• Maintain stock control and order prescribed meds.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and care standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NMC registered Pin

Job description

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Permanent Full/Part/Bank contract, 36 hours per week, Days, Weekdays and alternate weekends

£22.66 per hour

Working Hours:

36 hours per week, Days, Weekdays and alternate weekends

Location:

Essex Hall Road

Closing Date:

17/09/2026

Home:

Benefits of joining our team

• £22.66 per hour
• Full time role - 36 hours per week (Days)
• Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Dedicated Mental Heath Champions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

Becoming a Superhero

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

About the role

As our Registered Nurse (Days), you’ll be responsible for all care and nursing needs of our residents’. You’ll formulate, implement and regularly maintain electronic nursing care plans and will be very experienced at this. You’ll supervise the delivery of care by the care team and will identify training and development needs. Your warm, supportive, and caring nature will help you build meaningful relationships with our residents’ and you will get to know everything about their likes and dislikes as well as their care and nursing needs.

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• You will need to have a valid registered NMC Pin
• You will dispense and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records
• You will carry out stock control and ordering of resident’s prescribed medication and medical products
• You’ll need to understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements that are relevant such as Health and Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the care Standards Act.

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together

At Alderwood Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better