Job Title: Care Home Assistant Practitioner
Location: Orchard View
Job Type: Full-time Maternity Cover
Hourly rate: £15.24 per hour
Shifts: Days OR Nights
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP) to join our team on night OR day shifts. This role is ideal for a skilled and experienced healthcare professional who is CHAP trained and passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
As a CHAP, you will support Registered Nurses by carrying out a range of clinical interventions under supervision. Your role is key in ensuring our residents receive safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Registered Nurses in delivering high standards of care
* Administer medication, wound care, catheter care, and other clinical tasks (once trained and assessed as competent)
* Assist with clinical procedures such as blood sugar monitoring, PEG/PEJ care, and nursing observations
* Record vital signs, food/fluid intake, and maintain patient records accurately
* Provide personal care and assist residents with mobility and activities of daily living
* Promote dignity, independence, and resident choice in all aspects of care
* Support care staff through training, mentoring, and supervision
* Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and health & safety practices
* Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies at all times
About You
Essential:
* CHAP trained (accredited Care Home Assistant Practitioner Programme completed)
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
* Minimum 12 months experience in a similar healthcare role
* Experience administering medication and delivering personal care
* Comfortable working night shifts
* Understanding of MCA and DoLS and how they relate to practice
* Able to support residents with complex care needs (e.g., tracheotomy, PEG/PEJ)
Desirable:
* Phlebotomy skills
* Experience supporting people with disabilities or special needs
* Previous shift or team supervision experience
About Us:
At Careline Lifestyles, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex physical disabilities.
Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life.
Benefits of Working for Careline Lifestyles:
Unrivaled career pathway opportunities
24-hour employee assistance program
Permanent contracts, paid holiday leave & company pension scheme
Free onsite parking & uniform provided
Shifts
* Night shift / Part-time