Care Practitioner

Care Practitioner. Oak Springs Care Home

• £12.76 per hour
• Day Shifts: 8:00am to 8:00pm 44 hours per week (4 shifts)
• Night Shifts: 8:00pm to 8:00am 44 hours per week (4 shifts)
• Full-time contracts available on days or nights depending on your preference

Be Part of Something Meaningful

At Oak Springs Care Home we're looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our team and make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

Located in Wavertree Oak Springs is a modern purpose-built care home providing residential dementia and short-stay care in a luxurious and welcoming environment. Home to 74 residents our service is designed to promote independence wellbeing and social connection through outstanding facilities and a vibrant programme of activities.

Whether you're an experienced carer or looking to start a rewarding career in care we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a care practitioner you will play a vital role in supporting residents to live comfortably independently and with dignity.

Day Shift Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant working days you will:

• Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Assist residents with meals hydration and maintaining good nutrition
• Encourage participation in activities hobbies and social events
• Accompany residents around the home and support their independence
• Provide companionship emotional support and meaningful engagement
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns to senior staff
• Maintain accurate care records and follow individual care plans
• Work closely with colleagues families and healthcare professionals
• Help maintain a safe clean and welcoming environment

Night Shift Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Assistant working nights you will:

• Provide personal care and support to residents throughout the night
• Carry out regular wellbeing and safety checks
• Respond promptly to residents requiring assistance or reassurance
• Support residents with continence care and maintaining comfort
• Ensure residents are safe comfortable and settled during the night
• Monitor residents' health and report any concerns to senior staff
• Complete accurate records and handovers for the day team
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organisation within the home
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality person-centred care

What are we looking for

We're looking for people who are kind compassionate and committed to providing exceptional care.

Ideally you will have:

• A caring respectful and empathetic approach
• A genuine passion for supporting older people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A reliable positive and team-focused attitude
• Previous care experience (preferred but not essential)
• A willingness to learn develop and grow within the role

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
• Wagestream - access your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• 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

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.