Careers
At Alacris, we value our people. We understand that our staff play a crucial role in making Westwolds the place it is and so we invest heavily in our staff. Staff go through a comprehensive training programme so that they are well equipped to deal with the challenges that they may face in the course of their day to day work and to provide outstanding outcome for residents. A wide range of career streams including care, catering/hospitality, maintenance, domestics/infection control, business administration and management are available to interested candidates.
As an employer, Alacris actively encourages staff to further their skills and progress their careers. We are keen to support knowledgable, committed and driven individuals in meeting their career objectives. Key to be part of our team is having a positive attitude, passion for care, flexibility (roles and rotas) and being an outstanding team player. Training, development, supervision and appraisal are some of the tools that are diligently used by us to build a strong and cohesive team.
- the ‘Employee of the Month’ programme.
- the ‘Employee of the Year’ programme.
Apart from the above structured programmes, the company also pays discretionary bonuses to staff in order to reward consistent performance. We operate a workplace pension scheme through NEST.
# Careers at Westwolds Care Centre
Looking for a rewarding career in care? Westwolds Care Centre in Burton Joyce, Nottingham, is always looking for compassionate, dedicated people to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced care professional or just starting out, we offer a supportive working environment across a range of roles in residential and dementia care.
## Why Work at Westwolds?
Working in care is one of the most meaningful careers you can choose — and at Westwolds, we make sure our team feels valued and supported every day.
– *Competitive pay* and reliable shift patterns
– *Ongoing training and development*, including dementia care specialism
– *A genuinely supportive team culture* — many of our staff have worked with us for years
– *Convenient location* in Burton Joyce, easily commutable from Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire
– *The chance to make a real difference* in residents’ daily lives
## Current Roles
We regularly recruit for the following positions:
– *Care Assistants* — providing day-to-day personal care and support to residents
– *Senior Care Staff* — leading shifts and supporting junior team members
– *Dementia Care Specialists* — trained to support residents living with dementia
– *Kitchen & Housekeeping Staff* — keeping our home running smoothly and comfortably
– *Activities Coordinators* — planning engaging, resident-centred activities
(Note: list current live vacancies here — pull directly from whatever roles are actually open right now, so this stays accurate and doesn’t advertise closed positions.)
## What We Look For
We welcome applicants at all experience levels. What matters most to us is:
– A genuine passion for caring for others
– Patience, empathy, and good communication skills
– Reliability and a strong work ethic
– Willingness to learn — full training is provided for the right candidates
Previous care experience is helpful but not always essential for entry-level roles.
## How to Apply
Interested in joining our team in Burton Joyce? We’d love to hear from you.
– *Call us:* 0115-931-3659
We look forward to welcoming a new member to the Westwolds family.
