Job Description

As a Trainee Care Practitioner at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role of Care Practitioner is the highest level of Care Assistant we have, so you will be trained to lead, motivate and inspire a team of carers, as well as confidently take responsibility for resident medication, wound management, continence, physiological assessment and care planning under the guidance of the on-site Registered Nurse.
Main duties of the job
This is a very rewarding and fulfilling role that will give you real scope to make a difference to the lives of our residents, along with plenty of training and development opportunities. Barchester are the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes and specialist care centres, employing more than 17,000 people. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents, and is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the care sector.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
13.88 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1357463748
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Chellaston
DE73 5XE
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Trainee Care Practitioner at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role of Care Practitioner is the highest level of Care Assistant we have, so you will be trained to lead, motivate and inspire a team of carers, as well as confidently take responsibility for resident medication, wound management, continence, physiological assessment and care planning under the guidance of the on-site Registered Nurse. This is a very rewarding and fulfilling role that will give you real scope to make a difference to the lives of our residents, along with plenty of training and development opportunities. Barchester are the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019.
NEED TO HAVE 2 years' experience in a care setting NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent) GCSE maths and English grade C or above
NEED TO DO Undertake senior care responsibilities Demonstrate passion for delivering exceptional care to residents Support a nursing team with medication, assessments, care planning Attend regular training sessions, both on and off site Engage with the training programme to gain confidence in new skills
REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Trainee Care Practitioner at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us give our residents the quality care and support they deserve. The role of Care Practitioner is the highest level of Care Assistant we have, so you will be trained to lead, motivate and inspire a team of carers, as well as confidently take responsibility for resident medication, wound management, continence, physiological assessment and care planning under the guidance of the on-site Registered Nurse. This is a very rewarding and fulfilling role that will give you real scope to make a difference to the lives of our residents, along with plenty of training and development opportunities. Barchester are the only care provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in 2019.
NEED TO HAVE 2 years' experience in a care setting NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent) GCSE maths and English grade C or above
NEED TO DO Undertake senior care responsibilities Demonstrate passion for delivering exceptional care to residents Support a nursing team with medication, assessments, care planning Attend regular training sessions, both on and off site Engage with the training programme to gain confidence in new skills
REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 2 years' experience in a care setting, NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent), GCSE maths and English grade C or above

• 2 years' experience in a care setting, NVQ level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent), GCSE maths and English grade C or above