About the Role

Care Practitioner – Join Our Warm and Supportive Family at Norwood House

Make a Difference Every Day

Norwood House, part of Holmwood Holdings, is a well-established residential care home committed to delivering exceptional standards of person-centred care. Rated Good by the CQC, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel valued, respected, and supported.

We are currently looking for caring, compassionate, and dedicated Care Practitioners to join our growing team. Whether you are experienced in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we will provide the support, training, and development opportunities you need to succeed.

If you have a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Job Opportunity

No Experience? No Problem!

We believe great care starts with great people.

If you bring compassion, empathy, patience, and a willingness to learn, we will provide:

• Full training leading to the Care Certificate
• A structured and supportive induction programme
• A dedicated workplace buddy to help you settle into your role
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications in Health & Social Care

About the Role

As a Care Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live happy, comfortable, and fulfilling lives by:

• Providing high-quality personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting residents with daily living activities
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Encouraging independence and promoting wellbeing
• Assisting with activities and social engagement
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive care team
• Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns appropriately

Every day is different, but every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life.

Essential Skills

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, compassionate, and respectful
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Excellent team players
• Strong communicators
• Passionate about delivering exceptional care
• Dedicated to improving the lives of older people
• Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential. We value attitude, compassion, and commitment above all else.

Why Join Norwood House?

Your dedication and hard work will be celebrated with a competitive salary, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of £13.00 per hour
• Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours available
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Day and night shifts available
• Free uniform
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Complimentary meals whilst on shift
• Company pension scheme
• Employee counselling and wellbeing support
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Extensive training and development programme
• Fully funded NVQ qualifications
• Career progression opportunities within Holmwood Holdings

What Makes Us Different?

• Valued as Our Greatest Asset
• Be part of a values-driven organisation that puts people first.
• Skyrocket Your Career
• Benefit from industry-leading training and development opportunities designed to help you grow professionally, whether you're starting your first role in care or building a long-term career.
• Wellness Matters
• Access a range of wellbeing initiatives including pension benefits and confidential employee counselling support.
• Balance is Key
• Enjoy a fulfilling role with a supportive team environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Shift Patterns Available

We currently have:

• Full-time positions
• Part-time positions
• Day shifts
• Night shifts
• Bank opportunities

Important Information About Location

Before applying, please carefully consider the location of Norwood House:

• Norwood House is situated in a rural location
• There are no direct public transport links to the home
• The nearest train station is approximately a 30-minute walk away
• There are no direct bus services to the site
• Applicants should ensure they have reliable transport arrangements before applying
• Due to the location of the home, access to your own transport may be beneficial.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can genuinely improve people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Norwood House and become part of a team that values kindness, compassion, professionalism, and excellence in care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Bank

Shift Patterns: Days and Nights Available

Pay: £13.00 per hour

DEI Statement

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Holmwood Holdings Group are committed to creating a caring and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe our differences strengthen the care we provide and are dedicated to ensuring fairness, compassion and understanding for our residents, families and colleagues.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to …