Senior Care Practitioner (Nights)

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Job description

Senior Care Practitioner (Nights). Fleetwood Hall Care Home

• Hourly Rate: £13.68 per hour, plus a £3 enhancement for overtime
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week (3-4 shifts per week, on a rotating schedule)
• Shift Times: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM

Join Our Team as a Senior Care Practitioner at Fleetwood Hall Care Home

Fleetwood Hall Care Home, part of Sandstone Care Group, is a modern, 62-bed residential facility located near the beautiful Lancashire coastline. Our dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care in a warm and supportive environment, under the experienced leadership of Manager Joanne. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, innovative care planning technology, and a community where residents can thrive, enjoying activities that celebrate their individuality, from gardening to birthday celebrations.

We are looking for compassionate and skilled individuals to join our night team and help us continue to deliver the highest standard of care.

As a Senior Care Practitioner at our home, your role may involve:

• Completing necessary training to stay updated on best practices
• Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, meals, and daily activities
• Administering medication in accordance with care plans and ensuring accurate documentation
• Offering emotional support and companionship
• Helping residents lead fulfilling lives, respecting their hobbies, preferences, and abilities
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and safety within the care home
• Taking on senior responsibilities, including staff supervision, appraisals, record-keeping, coordinating with external professionals, and conducting interviews

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

Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. 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?

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a residential or nursing care home
• A positive attitude and compassionate personality
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or a willingness to work towards it
• Proficiency in record-keeping and comfort with technology
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and guide team members effectively
• Flexibility to accommodate varying shift patterns based on 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.

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