Senior Care Practitioner Nights. Longridge Hall Care Home

Senior Care Practitioner Nights. Longridge Hall Care Home

• £13.68 per hour PLUS £3 enhancement* for overtime
• 38.5 hours per week (3-4 shifts per week on a rolling rota)
• Shift Times: 8pm-8am

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives while working nights? Join us as a Practitioner at Longridge Hall, our warm and welcoming residential care home located in Longridge.

Here at Longridge Hall, we pride ourselves on creating a home-like environment tailored to our residents’ needs. From a reminiscence lounge and chapel to an indoor sensory garden, we aim to make every day special for our residents. With over 10 years of experience, our dedicated Care Home Manager, Tracey, is committed to building a supportive and enjoyable environment for both residents and team members.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated practitioners to work night shifts and contribute to providing exceptional, person-centred care. As a Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the night, and taking on senior responsibilities to support the management team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Practitioner (Nights), your role will include:

• Providing Outstanding Care
  • Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and bedtime routines.
  • Monitoring residents during the night, offering reassurance, and attending to their needs.
  • Encouraging independence while tailoring care to each resident’s preferences and abilities.
  • Offering companionship and emotional support during quiet or challenging moments.
• Senior Practitioner Duties
  • Supervising and guiding night staff to ensure high standards of care.
  • Conducting staff appraisals, supervisions, and training sessions.
  • Maintaining accurate records and care plans in line with regulations.
  • Communicating effectively with residents’ families and healthcare professionals.
  • Assisting the Home Manager with tasks such as interviewing, performance monitoring, and team development.
• Maintaining Standards
  • Ensuring a clean, safe, and homely environment during night hours.
  • Adhering to care plans and health & safety guidelines at all times.
  • Responding calmly and efficiently in emergencies.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos 
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Wagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’. Advertised pay rates are for shifts worked from 1st April 2023.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for individuals with the following qualities and qualifications:

• Experience: Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a care home or similar setting.
• Qualification: Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Skills: Confident in record-keeping, using technology, and guiding colleagues under pressure.
• Personality: A positive outlook, warm demeanour, and passion for person-centred care.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work night shifts and adapt to residents' needs.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.