Senior Care Practitioner Nights.
Ribble Court Care HomeHourly Rate: £13.68 per hourContract Type: Full-time, 38.5 hours per weekShift Pattern: Nights, 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM, includes weekend work on a rolling rotaAt Sandstone, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality, modern environments where residents and staff alike can feel at home.
Our 53-bed Ribble Court Care Home, opened just two years ago, offers state-of-the-art facilities including a coffee shop/bistro, hair and nail salon, inviting dining and lounge areas, and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Our vision is a welcoming, dynamic place where residents and their loved ones can relax and enjoy life, supported by the latest care planning and nurse-call technology.Ribble Court specializes in high-quality nursing and residential dementia care on separate floors, with a person-centred approach that respects and honours residents' individual needs and preferences.As a Senior Care Practitioner Nights, your responsibilities will include:Conducting Regular Nighttime Checks: Monitoring residents throughout the night to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being, addressing any needs promptly and professionally.Personal Care and Assistance: Assisting residents with personal care needs during nighttime hours, including helping with mobility, repositioning, and ensuring restful sleep environments.Medication Administration: Safely administering nighttime medications as required, following care plans and keeping accurate records.Monitoring Health and Responding to Emergencies: Observing residents for any signs of distress or changes in health, responding quickly to emergencies, and notifying on-call medical staff if necessary.Supporting and Supervising Night Staff: Leading and supporting the night care team, ensuring tasks are completed, and guiding colleagues with care and professionalism.Maintaining Records and Documentation: Documenting care activities, updates, and any incidents in residents' records, ensuring accurate information is available for day staff.Promoting a Calming Nighttime Environment: Creating a peaceful, safe, and comfortable setting for residents to ensure restful nights.Communicating with Day Staff: Providing detailed handovers to day staff, noting any changes in residents' conditions or care needs during the night.This role is vital in delivering high-quality, person-centred care overnight, ensuring our residents receive compassionate and professional support around the clock.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 bonusFlexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips tooFree wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental healthEmployee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great workPension scheme - helping you plan for your retirementIn-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to youCareer 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'.What are we looking for?Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting.A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work toward one).Strong record-keeping skills, with confidence in using care management technologies.Ability to stay calm and provide clear guidance to colleagues in challenging situations.A positive, compassionate, and flexible approach to working night shifts according to residents' needs.Join us at Ribble Court and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents as part of a dedicated, professional night care team.
Apply today!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.