Senior Care Practitioner - Day Shifts

Senior Care Practitioner – Day Shifts. Priesty Fields Care Home * Salary: £13.75 per hour * Hours: Full-time, 33 hours per week * Shifts: 8am - 8pm, 3 days per week, including some weekends on a rolling rota Priesty Fields Care Home, located in the historic market town of Congleton, is renowned for its commitment to providing exceptional care. Our facility combines modern design and advanced technology with the highest standards of residential and nursing care, creating a secure and welcoming environment for our residents. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that promotes independence and enhances the quality of life. Our team provides a wide range of services, including residential, nursing, and respite care, tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. As a Senior Care Practitioner at our home, your role may involve: * Lead and support care teams in delivering high-quality, person-centered care * Assist residents with personal care, nutrition, and daily activities * Provide emotional support and companionship, ensuring residents live fulfilling, enriched lives based on their individual preferences and abilities * Oversee senior-level duties, including staff supervisions, appraisals, record-keeping, and liaising with external professionals * Maintain a high standard of care and professionalism within the home 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 However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.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 we’re looking for? * Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a residential or nursing care setting (essential) * A warm, positive attitude with excellent communication skills * Confidence in using technology and record-keeping systems * Ability to remain composed and offer guidance to colleagues in high-pressure situations * Flexibility to accommodate shift patterns that meet the needs of our residents If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and looking to make a meaningful difference in a thriving, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. 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