Care Practitioner in Borehamwood

Care Practitioner

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 team. 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.

About the role

39 hours per week

8:00pm – 8:00am, Working 3–4 shifts per week

Alternate weekend working required

What you will be doing -

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting residents with all aspects of daily living, while promoting their dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Safely administering medication in accordance with prescribed instructions, policies and procedures.
• Completing accurate and timely care records and all required documentation on a daily basis.
• Supporting the induction, training and supervision of new members of the care team, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Completing, monitoring and reviewing residents’ care plans to ensure they remain accurate, current and responsive to changing needs.
• Maintaining clear and comprehensive daily records, ensuring all relevant information is communicated effectively.
• Monitoring and reporting on residents’ health, wellbeing and changing needs, escalating any concerns appropriately.
• Liaising effectively with GPs, healthcare professionals, Support Managers and other relevant colleagues to ensure residents receive the appropriate care and support.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care and contribute to a positive and supportive environment for residents and staff.

Why Work at Westgate?

We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of the Westgate Healthcare team, you’ll have access to:

• Competitive pay rates, with enhanced rates for weekend working.
• Equal pay for young workers — colleagues under 25 are paid the same rate as staff aged 25+.
• Stream, helping you improve your financial wellbeing with early access to your wages and exclusive discounts at some of the UK’s favourite retailers.
• Blue Light Card and access to a range of additional employee discount schemes, including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work.
• Employee referral scheme — earn up to £500 for a successful referral.
• Employee recognition schemes including Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards, alongside team-building and social events.
• Financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity.
• A comprehensive induction programme, combining online learning, in-person training, a specialist dementia immersive experience, and hands‑on support within the home.
• Training and development opportunities, with opportunities to work towards nationally recognised qualifications.

Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

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About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• 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

Skills you'll need

• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Experience working with vulnerable people