Care Practitioner – Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Location: St Pauls Care Centre, Long Mimms, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5XW
Hourly rate: £13 to £15 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements
Hours: 39 hours per week
Shifts: Night and day shifts available across Monday to Sunday
Job Type: Permanent
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a compassionate and caring Care Practitioner to join our family at St Pauls Care Centre. We seek individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude, and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion, and respect. If you want to make a difference in the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.
What’s in it for you?
The Butterfly Benefits:
* Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
* Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)
* Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Employee of the month
* Team social events
* Staff wellness fund
* Loyalty and long-service awards
Employment Perks:
* Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays
* Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
* Comprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle in
* Free training and development
About the role:
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, including safe administration of drugs
* Complete required documentation on a daily basis
* Support training and supervision of new staff members
* Complete, observe, and review care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records
* Report on the well-being of residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers
About you:
* The right to live and work in the UK
* Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential
* QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
* Medication trained
* Driven to improve standards and progress in your capabilities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications; therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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