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Posted:
18.06.2025
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02.08.2025
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Job Description:
Hourly rate: £. to £. per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements
Hours: Zero hour contract
Shifts: Day and nights shifts available across Monday to Sunday
Job type: Bank/temporary
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 Riverdale 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?
* Competitive pay rates plus enhanced pay on bank holidays
* 5.6 weeks’ annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
* Comprehensive induction and named buddy to help you settle in
* Free training and development
* Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
* Work in a friendly team with experienced staff
* ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme where you can earn points and financial rewards via the Care Friends app
* Access to the Blue Light Card which provides various discounts from hundreds of nationwide high street and online stores
* Opportunities, support and encouragement for career progression
* Loyalty and long-service awards
* Free uniform
* Wellbeing initiatives and team recognition rewards
*Please note, some of the above benefits depend on your position in the company. Further information can be given at interview stage
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 drugs
* Complete required documentation on a daily basis
* Support training and supervision of new staff members
* Complete, observe and review care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records
* Report 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 (please note, sponsorship is not available)
* Previous experience in a care home or working with the elderly is essential to be considered
* QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
* Medication trained
* 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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