Care Home Assistant Practitioner L&M Healthcare provide expert care in a luxurious home from home environment. We specialise in the kind of personalised General Nursing & dementia care that develops, sustains and where possible, improves mental and motor skills. Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career? Hulton House is looking for a compassionate, confident, and committed
Care Home Assistant Practitioner
to join our team and help deliver safe, effective, high-quality, person-centred care to our residents. We are seeking someone who leads by example, takes pride in delivering excellent care, and is confident supporting colleagues to maintain the highest standards of practice. About the Role Hours: 48 hours per week (Nights)
Reporting to the Nurse/Home Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating daily care delivery, leading shifts, supporting care staff, and promoting residents' dignity, independence, safety, and wellbeing. You will undertake delegated responsibilities as the senior person in charge, ensuring care is delivered safely and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care:
Deliver compassionate, person-centred personal care and support residents with mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily living needs.
Medication Management:
Administer medication safely in line with training, competency assessments, and organisational policies, while maintaining accurate records.
Shift Leadership:
Coordinate shifts, allocate duties according to residents' needs and staff competencies, and provide guidance and support to the care team.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Observe residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, maintain accurate care records, and promptly escalate concerns.
Safeguarding and Safety:
Protect residents from harm, follow safeguarding procedures, and maintain infection prevention, health and safety, and confidentiality standards.
Quality and Compliance:
Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards.
Resident Wellbeing:
Communicate effectively with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals, ensuring residents' choices, voices, and preferences remain central to their care.
What We're Looking For
Essential requirements: Experience working in a care or healthcare setting
Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Good communication, decision-making, and team leadership skills.
The ability to recognise risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
Competence in medication administration, or willingness to undertake training and achieve competency.
A commitment to ongoing training, professional development, and safe care practices.
Desirable: Experience in dementia care or supporting people with complex care needs.
Experience working within a CQC-regulated care environment.
What we offer Your Birthday off work (not included in holiday entitlement) Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training in specialist care. Career development pathways, including qualifications and promotions. Supportive and inclusive working environment. Access to well-being programs and employee assistance. Free onsite car parking and close to local transport links Free uniform and on-site parking. Employee Assistance Programme
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Care Home Assistant Practitioner in London employer: L M Healthcare
L&M Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment at our Whittle Hall location in Warrington. We prioritise employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our Senior Care Assistants can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. With a focus on personalised care and a strong team culture, we provide a rewarding workplace where passion for healthcare is celebrated.
