Care Practitioner (Days). Dalton Court Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Care Practitioner for Dalton Court Care Home in Cockermouth. This role involves assisting residents with personal care, ensuring a safe and clean environment, and supporting their independence. Ideal candidates will have a warm approach and be flexible to work varying shifts, including weekends. Opportunities for career growth and benefits such as free meals and in-house training are offered.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free meals

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Qualifications

• Warm and compassionate approach towards residents.
• Genuine interest in health and social care, prior experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training to deliver excellent care.
• Assist residents with personal care and hygiene.
• Provide emotional reassurance and companionship.
• Promote a safe environment tailored to residents' needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and care.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Interest in Health and Social Care

Flexibility in shift work

Job description

Overview

Care Practitioner (Days) – Dalton Court Care Home

Hourly rate: £13.25 per hour

Shift pattern: 2 or 3 days per week, 8am – 8pm

Contracted hours: 22 or 33 per week

Please note we are currently unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this vacancy

Nestled in the charming town of Cockermouth and with stunning views of the Lake District fells, 60-bedded Dalton Court offers high-quality, specialist Nursing and Dementia care in a peaceful and picturesque setting. We are proud to also offer palliative and end-of-life care, along with flexible respite stays, tailored to support individuals and families when they need it most. Dalton Court has been carefully designed to feel like home – warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We are looking for caring, compassionate Care Practitioners who will prioritise helping residents retain their independence, pursue individual hobbies and interests, and stay connected to their local communities and loved ones.

If this sounds like you and you are looking for a Good-rated, caring environment to take the next steps in your career, please contact our friendly recruitment team for a chat about our vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Completing required training to deliver excellent care
• Assisting residents with personal care and hygiene
• Providing emotional reassurance and companionship as needed
• Promoting a restful, safe environment, tailored to each resident's preferences and abilities
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care
• Collaborating with the care team to ensure our residents' needs are consistently met
• Promoting and supporting residents’ independence wherever possible

Benefits

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-friend financial scheme
• 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’. Advertised pay rate is for shifts worked from 1st April 2025.

What are we looking for?

• A warm, compassionate approach and positive attitude
• A genuine interest in Health and Social Care – prior experience is a plus but not necessarily essential if you demonstrate the right ethos
• Flexibility to work shifts patterns across the whole week, including some weekend working

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