Care Practitioner

Care Practitioner – Ware, Hertfordshire

Location: Westgate House Care Cenrtre, Tower Road, Ware, Herts, SG12 7LP

Hourly rate: £13.75 to £15.00 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 [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and caring Care Practitioner to join our family at Westgate House Care Centre. We are looking for 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 to the lives of our elderly residents, apply today.

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 GP’s 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 to be considered
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication trained
• Driven to improve standards and progress in your capabilities

Why work at Westgate?

• Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
• Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
• Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
• Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
• Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
• Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
• Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development

*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.*

[Employer hidden] 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.