Senior Care Practitioner

ClwydAlyn Housing Limited; Chirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Chirk is seeking a Senior Day Care Practitioner to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, particularly for residents living with dementia. The role includes leading a dedicated team, managing care standards, and ensuring a nurturing environment for residents. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care and be committed to ongoing professional development. This role offers opportunities for career growth and excellent benefits within a supportive culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing to 30 after 5 years

Up to 8% matched pension contributions

Free meals on shift

Enhanced maternity/paternity packages

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Completion of the All Wales Induction Framework.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification.
• Commitment to completing the City and Guilds Level 3 practice qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents, particularly those with dementia.
• Lead and support a dedicated team of care staff.
• Manage staffing rota to meet diverse needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Personal care

Medication administration

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Completion of All Wales Induction Framework

Job description

Why work at Chirk Court?

• Supportive, friendly culture – rated 9.9/10 on carehome.co.uk by residents and families.

• Award-winning wellbeing – ClwydAlyn won the National Working Families Mental Health & Wellbeing Award 2024, showing our commitment to staff support.

• Learning & development – access to ongoing training, career development, and ClwydAlyn’s dedicated Learning & Development team.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 5 years
• Up to 8% matched pension contributions
• Vivup and Colleague Perks, giving discounts on shopping, gyms, dining, travel, and wellbeing support
• Free meals on shift, enhanced maternity/paternity packages, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and more

Department: ClwydAlyn Care

Location: Chirk Court, Chirk

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday & Working every other weekend.

Job purpose:

As a Senior Day Care Practitioner at Chirk Court, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to residents, particularly those living with dementia. You will be working in a small household of 10 residents supporting with personal care and administering of medication. you will have the support of the other seniors in the other household action to Department.

Your primary responsibilities will include leading and supporting a dedicated team of care staff, ensuring that care delivery meets the highest standards, and managing the staffing rota to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

Your leadership will help ensure that Chirk Court continues to be a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for all residents, in line with ClwydAlyn Housing’s values of Trust, Kindness, and Hope.

You must complete or have one of the following qualifications

• Completion of Book 1 All Wales Induction Framework when commencing in role with a new social care employer.
• Hold or complete the All-Wales Induction Framework within 6 months of commencing in post.
• A recognised previous qualification for Wales which includes Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (Diploma, QCF or NVQ) or equivalent. / Registered Mental Health Nurse
• A commitment to be supported with and complete the City and Guilds Level 3 Health and Social Care /practice qualification, to maintain professional registration with Social Care Wales throughout employment.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in care where your skills and compassion are truly valued? At Chirk Court Care Home, we provide residential and specialist dementia care for up to 66 residents on the border of Wrexham and Oswestry.

We’re currently hiring Care Practitioners across full-time, part-time, and bank roles, with day and night shifts available. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or looking to grow your career, we have opportunities to suit you.

If you want work somewhere that looks after its staff as much as its residents, offers career growth, excellent benefits, and a culture of care, Chirk Court is the place for you.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.clwydalyn.co.uk/work-for-us for view our broucure.