Care Practitioner Nights. Manor Park Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Malton; On-site; GBP 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A Care Home Provider in Malton is seeking dedicated Night Care Practitioners to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents. Key responsibilities include personal care, monitoring, and responding to needs. Ideal candidates should have experience in care roles, strong observational skills, and a flexible attitude towards night shifts. This opportunity involves being part of a new team, offering various benefits including free meals and ongoing training.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care role is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to overnight care.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, including alternate weekends.
• A commitment to delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care, including toileting and hygiene needs.
• Monitor residents throughout the night.
• Respond promptly to call bells and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Prepare the home for the following day.

Skills

Previous experience in a care role

Calm and patient approach

Strong observational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility to work night shifts

Job description

Care Practitioner Nights. Manor Park Care Home

Hours: 44 hours per week
Salary: £13.31 per hour
Shift Pattern: 8pm-8am

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Care Practitioners to join our night team at the brand-new Manor Park Care Home, opening in mid-December in the picturesque town of Malton, North Yorkshire.

As a Night Care Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of our residents during overnight hours. You’ll provide personal care, respond to needs promptly, and maintain a calm and secure environment while residents rest.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a new team from the very beginning and help create a nurturing and professional care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care, including assistance with toileting, repositioning, and hygiene needs.
• Monitor residents throughout the night, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
• Respond promptly and sensitively to call bells and any changes in residents’ conditions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and handover notes.
• Support residents with nighttime routines and ensure a peaceful environment.
• Assist with medication administration (where appropriate and trained).
• Carry out regular checks and ensure infection control and health & safety standards are upheld.
• Work collaboratively with the night team to ensure continuity of care.
• Prepare the home for the following day, including light housekeeping and setting up for morning routines.

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 fulltime hours. 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 ‘STREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a care role is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to overnight care.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, including alternate weekends.
• A commitment to delivering person-centred care and maintaining residents’ dignity.

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 it is 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.