Bank Care Practitioner

Westgate Healthcare Group; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Braintree seeks a compassionate Bank Care Practitioner to support elderly residents at Riverdale Care Home. The role includes flexible day and night shifts on a zero-hour contract, focusing on daily living activities and medication administration. Ideal candidates should have QCF/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare and experience in a care setting. Competitive pay, training opportunities, and career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Free training

Career progression support

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home or hospital required.
• Medication trained.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and drug administration.
• Lead the care team and support Registered Nurses.
• Complete daily documentation and care planning.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

Bank Care Practitioner – Braintree, Essex

Location: Riverdale Care Home, Duggers Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1BA

Hourly rate: £12.50 to £14.00 per hour, plus night and weekend enhancements

Hours: Zero hour contract

Shifts: Day and night 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)
• Workplace pension scheme
• 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
• Allocate duties and lead the care team, whilst supporting the Registered Nurses on shift
• 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
• Previous experience in a care home, hospital or similar healthcare setting, is essential to be considered
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (or higher) qualification relating to Healthcare
• 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.