Care Practitioner – Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Location: Byron House Care Home, - Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP 9LP
Hourly rate: £. to £. per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements
Hours: 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 Byron House 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?
Why work at Westgate?
1. Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on nights, weekends and bank holidays
2. 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
3. Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
4. Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
5. Refer a Friend Scheme - earn up to £ for a successful referral!
6. Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
7. Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
8. Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
9. Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
About the role:
10. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, including safe administration of drugs
11. Complete required documentation on a daily basis
12. Support training and supervision of new staff members
13. Complete, observe and review care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records
14. Report on the well-being of residents and liaise with GP's and Support Managers
About you:
15. The right to live and work in the UK
16. Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential to be considered
17. QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
18. Medication trained
19. Driven 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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