Senior Care Practitioner (Nights). Parklands Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
At Parklands Care Home, we are committed to delivering exceptional standards of care in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Practitioner (Nights) to join our dedicated team and help ensure residents receive outstanding care and support throughout the night.
As a Senior Care Practitioner, you will play a key role in leading the night care team, combining hands-on care with leadership responsibilities. You will help create a calm and reassuring environment for residents while ensuring high standards of person-centred care are maintained at all times.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about supporting older people and leading by example.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and caring Senior Care Practitioner (Nights) to join our team at Parklands Care Home.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care while providing guidance and leadership to colleagues during night shifts. Working closely with residents, families, healthcare professionals and the wider team, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the home and help ensure residents receive care tailored to their individual needs and preferences.
This role requires a confident and compassionate individual who can support colleagues, make informed decisions and promote a positive culture of care.
About us
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
- Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
- Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
- 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
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 STREAM.
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.
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Personal
Essential
- What are we looking for?
- Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A compassionate and professional approach to care.
- Flexibility to work on a rolling rota.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Sandstone Care Group
Address
Parklands Care Home
80 Park Road
Southport
Merseyside
PR9 9JL
United Kingdom