Job title: Foot Health Practitioner (Care home specialist)
Hours: Minimum 16 hours per week
Location: Care homes (local travel required)
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated, cheerful and compassionate Foot Health Practitioner to join our team in delivering essential foot care services across care homes. This is a rewarding role where you will play a vital part in supporting the wellbeing, mobility and comfort of residents, many of whom may be living with dementia.
Key responsibilities:
* Provide professional foot health treatments including:
* Toenail and fingernail trimming and filing
* Corn and callus removal
* Reduction of thickened nails
* Deliver care in accordance with best practice standards and care home protocol
* Adapt your approach to meet the needs of residents with dementia and other complex health conditions
* Build positive relationships with residents, care staff and management teams
* Keep accurate treatment records and maintain high infection control standards
Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS check (must be registered with the Update service)
* Qualified Foot Health Practitioner with demonstrable clinical skills
* Experience in care homes is desirable, but full training and support will be provided to those new to this specialist environment
* A warm, patient and cheerful personality with the ability to bring comfort and positivity to residents
* Flexibility to work across multiple care homes as required
What we offer:
* Competitive rate of pay with additional bonus incentives and rewards
* A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance
* Training opportunities to develop specialist skills in dementia care and working within care homes
* The chance to make a real difference in residents' quality of life
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £20.00-£22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Full driving licence
* Do you have an enhanced DBS or willing to apply?
Willingness to travel:
* 100% (required)
Work Location: In person