Our Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs) * £15.81 for hours worked * 36/48 hours a week * Available to work alternate weekends As a Care Home Assistant Practitioner in our company, you are at the forefront of a new way of working for our homes. This new role allows people with over two years’ experience and with, or desire to work towards an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care within a care environment to take on a higher level of responsibility and reward. Stow Healthcare CHAPs combine their caring activities with an extended range of clinical skills, such as administering medication and delivering minor wound care. CHAPs always have the support of the Registered Nurses in our homes. Moreover, they help to lead and supervise staff, meaning there are opportunities to further develop your management skills. The skills you’ll need You'll have a minimum 24 months' care experience, ideally in a supervisory position, in an adult care home or possibly within the NHS - with at least a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social care and working towards Level 3, or the desire to achieve it within 12-18 months of taking on this role. Very importantly you'll be keen to develop your career as a carer. You'll also be driven and not afraid of a challenge, with a good communication style that will allow you to lead other team members and work effectively alongside our nurses. The successful candida...