Care Practitioner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Braintree
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Care Medication Healthcare Documentation Care Planning Staff Supervision

FULL DESCRIPTION

Ready to make a difference? Click the button below to submit your application today. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can contribute to our caring team.

Care Practitioner – Braintree, Essex

Location: Riverdale Care Home, Duggers Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BA

Hourly rate: £13.50 to £14.50 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements

Shifts: 8.00am – 8.00pm, day shifts available across Monday to Sunday

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 Riverdale Care Home. 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
  • Allocate duties and lead the care team, whilst supporting the Registered Nurses on shift
  • 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, hospital or similar healthcare setting, is essential to be considered
  • QCF/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or higher) qualification relating to Healthcare
  • 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.

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