Care Assistant Nights
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Care Assistant Nights. Longridge Hall Care Home
- £12.38 per hour
- 33 hours per week
- 8pm-8am shift patterns alternate weekends
Join the night team at Longridge Hall a warm and welcoming residential care home in Longridge. Our home features unique spaces such as a reminiscence lounge a chapel and an indoor sensory garden creating a comforting environment for our residents. With our dedicated Care Home Manager Tracey leading the way for over 10 years we are committed to providing excellent care and support to both residents and staff.
We are seeking a Care Assistant who can provide exceptional person-centred care while ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents during the night hours. You’ll play a crucial role in creating a calm and secure atmosphere allowing residents to rest and receive the support they need through the night.
Responsibilities as a Care Assistant include:
- Conducting regular safety checks and responding promptly to residents' needs.
- Assisting with night-time personal care routines including repositioning residents and ensuring their comfort.
- Monitoring health conditions and documenting any changes or concerns overnight.
- Preparing for the day shift by ensuring residents are ready for the morning including assisting with hygiene and dressing.
- Supporting residents who may experience restlessness or require emotional reassurance during the night.
- Maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in communal areas and resident rooms.
- Preparing meals or drinks for residents as needed during the night.
- Participating in training and staying informed about best practices for night care.
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 However overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.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’.
Role Requirements:
- A compassionate and attentive nature with a focus on creating a secure and restful environment.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with the team.
- Strong observational and problem-solving skills to identify and address residents' needs overnight.
- Experience in care or healthcare is desirable particularly in night care though training is provided.
- Physical stamina to handle night-shift duties including assisting with mobility and repositioning.
- Reliable transportation or the ability to commute to Longridge Hall for night shifts.
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service as we think its important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
