Care Practitioner

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 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?

The Butterfly Benefits:

Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card)Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme)Cycle to Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeRefer a Friend SchemeEmployee of the monthTeam social eventsStaff wellness fundLoyalty and long-service awards

Employment Perks:

Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay nights, weekends and bank holidaysSupport in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualificationsComprehensive induction with a work buddy to help you settle inFree 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 drugsComplete 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 or working with the elderly is essential to be consideredQCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social CareMedication 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.

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