Senior Care Practitioner

Department: Clwyd Alyn Care

Location: Chirk Court, Chirk

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

Hours of work : 25 hours a week

At Chirk Court, we do more than provide accommodation,we create a place of safety, dignity and fresh starts for people living with mental health challenges. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping residents rebuild confidence, regain independence and move forward with their lives.

If you’re caring, resilient and want a role where you finish each day knowing you’ve made a difference,you’ll feel at home here.

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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 Clwyd Alyn 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.

• We look after our staff as well as our residents:
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days)
• Option to buy or sell additional leave
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Free hot meals when you’re on shift
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Enhanced maternity package
• We pay your Social Care Wales registration fees
• Work for a company that won the Best Mental Health & Wellbeing Award 2024
• Blue Light discount and many other methods to high street discounts.