Senior CHAP: Clinical Support Leader in Care Home

Roseberry Care Centres; North East; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assist programme

GEM Awards

Job summary

Roseberry Care Centres is seeking a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP) for Primrose Lodge in North Shields. The role bridges care staff and nursing supervision, delivering enhanced clinical support while working under a nurse or manager.

The CHAP will assist with wound care, observations, medication rounds, and care plan reviews, and will mentor care staff to uphold high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication skills essential.
• Experience as a Senior Carer or similar role.
• Confident with medication administration and clinical observations.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Supporting nurses with clinical tasks such as wound care, observations, medication rounds, and care plan reviews
• Provide mentorship and guidance to care staff, ensuring high standards of care
• Liaise with GPs, healthcare professionals, and families
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and in line with best practice
• Act as a role model for quality, safety, and compassion in care delivery

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical observations

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Roseberry Care Centres is seeking a Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP) for Primrose Lodge in North Shields. The role bridges care staff and nursing supervision, delivering enhanced clinical support while working under a nurse or manager.

The CHAP will assist with wound care, observations, medication rounds, and care plan reviews, and will mentor care staff to uphold high standards of care.