Care Home Advanced Practitioner (CHAP)

Location: Evenwood, Bishop Auckland

Hours: Full-time

Shifts: Nights

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP) to join our team in Evenwood.

Working alongside our Registered Nurses, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support with a range of clinical tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone who is CHAP trained, confident in their skills and passionate about supporting people with complex care needs.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting Registered Nurses to provide safe, high-quality care
• Carrying out clinical tasks once trained and assessed as competent
• Supporting with medication, wound care and catheter care
• Completing observations including blood sugar monitoring and vital signs
• Supporting with PEG/PEJ care and other complex care needs
• Providing personal care and supporting residents with mobility and daily activities
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Supporting care staff through guidance, mentoring and supervision
• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and health & safety

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Completed an accredited Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP) programme
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• At least 12 months' experience in a similar healthcare role
• Experience with medication and personal care
• Experience supporting people with complex care needs
• A good understanding of MCA and DoLS
• The ability to work confidently as part of a wider care and nursing team

Desirable:

• Phlebotomy experience
• Experience supporting people with disabilities or complex needs
• Previous experience supervising or supporting a team

Why Work for Careline Lifestyles?

We're a family-run specialist care provider supporting adults with complex needs, including acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, learning disabilities and complex physical disabilities.

We want our staff to feel supported, valued and able to develop their careers with us.

You'll receive:

• Career development opportunities
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Permanent contract
• Paid holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Uniform provided

Please note: An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our safeguarding process.