Bank Care Practitioner – Braintree, Essex Location: Riverdale Care Home, Duggers Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BAHourly rate: £12.50 to £14.00 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements Hours: Zero hour contract Shifts: Day and nights shifts available across Monday to Sunday Job type: Bank/temporaryCome and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe 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.What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)Workplace pension schemeComprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle inFree training and developmentSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsWork in a friendly team with experienced staff‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends appAccess to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online storesOpportunities, support and encouragement for career progressionLoyalty and long-service awardsFree uniformWellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at interview stageAbout the role:
Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, including safe administration of drugsAllocate duties and lead the care team, whilst supporting the Registered Nurses on shift Complete required documentation on a daily basisSupport training and supervision of new staff membersComplete, observe and review care planning needs for residents and complete written daily recordsReport 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 consideredQCF/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or higher) qualification relating to Healthcare Medication trainedDriven 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.WGHCA....Read more...
Bank Registered Nurse – Braintree, EssexLocation: Riverdale Care Home, 65 Duggars Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BASalary: £18.00 - £23.00 Hours: 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am Job type: Bank contract Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgateWe are looking for a compassionate and caring Registered Nurse 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.Ready to take your career to the next level? Check out this success story from one of our RN's who recently achieved her NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management! - https://www.westgatehealthcare.co.uk/news/monisha-shines-nvq-level-5-success-in-leadership/Why work at Westgate?
Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidaysReimbursement of NMC PIN renewal fees Revalidation portfolio programme support Support with retaining and developing clinical skills Opportunities for career advancement through the Westgate RN Professional Development Programme (RN led, 12-month programme) Registered Nurse representation at all levels throughout the organisation to support with professional developmentImprove 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 shopsAccess 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 SchemeRefer 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 eventsSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsAccess to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
Deliver high-quality nursing care to our residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are metDevelop and implement personalised electronic care plans in collaboration with residents, families and the wider care teamSupport the Home Manager to effectively implement policies and procedures and ensure they are upheld at all timesEnsure that the residents have access to key medical, social and other care workers as requiredContribute to the clinical governance within the care home Work in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines, NMC code of conduct and relevant legislation at all times
About you:
The right to work in the UK Valid and current NMC registration and PINPrevious experience in elderly care is essential to be consideredStrong clinical skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred careExcellent communication, leadership and teamwork abilitiesA positive attitude and the ability to adapt in a new and growing environment
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!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 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.WGHROB....Read more...
Technical Support (Primary Focus):
Provide 1st line technical support to internal and external customers via phone, email, and ticketing system
Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network connectivity issues using structured troubleshooting methodologies
Install, configure, and maintain hardware and software across Windows/macOS environments
Document solutions and maintain the knowledge base
Escalate complex issues appropriately while keeping users informed
Network & Infrastructure:
Assist with wired and wireless network device configuration
Support network troubleshooting and maintenance activities
Monitor system performance and security alerts
Participate in backup and disaster recovery procedures
Projects & Development:
Complete a work-based project addressing a specific technical problem or service improvement
Build a professional portfolio demonstrating your knowledge, skills, and behaviours
Contribute to IT process improvements and documentation
Additional Responsibilities:
Support digital marketing activities (social media scheduling, website updates) as business needs allow
Assist with general office administration tasks
Training:Information Communications Technician Level 3.
One to one coaching sessions every 4-weeks
Group webinars and collaborative learning
Flexible remote learning around your work schedule
Mock EPA assessments to ensure readiness
Support from dedicated training assessor
Training Outcome:You will develop the following skills:
Network fundamentals and IP addressing
Hardware/software installation and configuration
Cybersecurity principles and secure network maintenance
Cloud services, backups, and virtualisation
Ticketing systems and troubleshooting methodologies
Mobile and remote management
Customer service and stakeholder management
Professional presentation skills
Following completion, there is opportunity for the following career progression:
Pathway to Junior IT Analyst, Network Technician, or Support Specialist roles
Foundation for further certifications (CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco)
Employer Description:Eipsys offers proactive support - moving from the chaos of extinguishing fires towards long-term tech solutions that produce real results. Our clients get innovative technologies and enjoy the security of a professional IT team that offers unlimited help desk and field support.
Our support packages offers a team of skilled engineers and consultants who provide everything normally associated with the running of an internal IT department.
We meet communication, information and security challenges with expertise that does more than put out fires. We plan for the future, not just fixing what’s broken.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm. Hybrid - Essex (office-based with remote work). Will be required to visit client sites on request.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Enthusiasm to learn....Read more...
