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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
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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.