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Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPS) - Euxton Park

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Job Description:

Euxton Park Care Home | £15.16 per hour | Day and Night Positions Available


Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? At Euxton Park Care Home, we are looking for caring, compassionate and motivated Care Home Assistant Practitioners (CHAPS) to join our team, primarily working within our nursing, dementia and learning disability (LD) unit.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional to develop their clinical and leadership skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents.


The Role

We have two positions available:

  • Day CHAPS: 44 hours per week

  • Night CHAPS: 48 hours per week


Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalised care, supporting residents to maintain their dignity, independence and choice. You will also provide guidance and supervision to the care team, helping to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance are maintained.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care in line with residents’ individual care plans.

  • Support resident assessments, care planning and reviews, ensuring changing needs are identified and reported.

  • Undertake and record admission and ongoing observations, escalating any concerns or clinical changes appropriately.

  • Administer medication in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and competency requirements.

  • Carry out delegated clinical procedures within your competence and training.

  • Promote residents’ dignity, privacy, independence, safeguarding and overall wellbeing.

  • Act as a key worker for designated residents, respecting their individual wishes and preferences.

  • Support mealtimes, including assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their needs.

  • Provide guidance and supervision to Care Assistants, acting as a positive role model for the team.

  • Contribute to staff induction, training and team meetings to promote a supportive working environment.

  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and company policies.


What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.

  • Current experience working as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar role.

  • Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.

  • The ability to lead, supervise and motivate colleagues.

  • A caring, patient and supportive approach, with a genuine commitment to residents’ wellbeing.

  • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to use your initiative.

  • A reliable, punctual and professional attitude.

  • A willingness to develop your clinical knowledge and undertake further training.


An interest in, or experience of, palliative care would also be beneficial.


Why Join Euxton Park Care Home?

This is an opportunity to build on your existing care experience, develop your leadership abilities and contribute to a team dedicated to providing compassionate, individualised care.


If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step in your care career, we would love to hear from you!




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