Care Practitioner (Day Shift). Priesty Fields Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Congleton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A care homes provider in Congleton is seeking a Care Practitioner for day shifts at Priesty Fields Care Home. The role involves assisting residents with personal care, emotional support, and participation in daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate and enthusiastic attitude towards care. This position offers extensive benefits including free meals, discounts, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free meals

Discounts with retailers

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay option

Free wellbeing program

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Genuine interest in health and social care field.
• Experience is a plus, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all required training.
• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Offer emotional support to residents.
• Encourage residents' hobbies and routines.
• Uphold cleanliness and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members for resident care.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Ability to assist with personal care

Flexibility in shift patterns

Emotional support and companionship

Job description

Overview

Care Practitioner (Day Shift). Priesty Fields Care Home

£13.27 per hour

33 hours (3 shifts per week)

Shift Times: 8am - 8pm

At Sandstone Care Group, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment where residents thrive. Priesty Fields Care Home, situated in the charming market town of Congleton, provides exceptional residential and nursing care tailored to each individual. This beautiful home blends contemporary design with the latest care technology, offering residents a comfortable and secure setting.

We are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care that fosters independence and respects each resident’s unique needs and preferences. Our team at Priesty Fields is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services, including residential, nursing, respite, and customized care for diverse and complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Participating in all required training to maintain high standards of care
• Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, mealtime support, and participation in daily activities
• Offering emotional support and companionship to foster a warm, inclusive atmosphere
• Encouraging residents to pursue their hobbies, interests, and routines to lead enriched lives
• Upholding the cleanliness and safety standards within the care home
• Collaborating closely with team members to ensure all resident needs are met in a flexible, responsive manner

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

• A positive, compassionate, and enthusiastic attitude
• A genuine interest in the health and social care field; experience is a plus, but not essential
• Flexibility to adapt to shift patterns that best serve our residents

Join us in making a difference every day at Priesty Fields Care Home, where your compassion and dedication will help us continue to provide the highest level of care for our residents.

Equal Opportunity

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.