Care Practitioner Nights. Oak Springs Care Home

Sandstone Care Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Liverpool is seeking a Night Care Practitioner to support residents in personal care and hygiene routines. This role involves monitoring residents' needs, providing companionship, and maintaining a clean home environment. Ideal candidates should be compassionate with strong observation skills, and you will receive necessary training. This is a full-time night shift role.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Employee recognition scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in health and social care.
• Reliability and flexibility for night shifts.
• Ability to respond calmly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and hygiene.
• Provide companionship to residents.
• Monitor residents' needs throughout the night.
• Maintain cleanliness in the home.
• Assist with care plans and report concerns.
• Participate in relevant training.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Patient nature

Strong observation skills

Job description

Overview

Care Practitioner Nights. Oak Springs Care Home

£12.26 per hour • 8pm - 8am shifts • 4 nights per week on a rolling rota, including some weekend working

Join our exceptional team at Oak Springs Care Home in Wavertree, a luxurious, purpose-built residential care home. At Oak Springs, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of residential, respite, and dementia care for older people.

Our stunning 74-bed home is thoughtfully designed across three floors, with state-of-the-art facilities including music rooms, a beauty salon, cozy lounges, and serene courtyard spaces. We are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community where residents can thrive, celebrating individuality and enhancing quality of life in meaningful ways.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and bedtime routines in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Providing reassurance and companionship to residents, especially those who may need additional support during the night.
• Monitoring and responding to residents' needs, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the night.
• Undertaking light domestic tasks to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the home.
• Assisting with the administration of care plans and reporting any concerns or changes in residents' well-being.
• Participating in relevant training to enhance your skills and contribute to the team’s expertise.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth handovers and consistent, person-centred care for our residents.

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’. Advertised pay rate is for shifts worked from 1st April 2025.

What are we looking for?

We value individuals who are passionate about making a difference in others' lives. To excel as a Night Practitioner, you should have:

• A compassionate and patient nature, with a positive attitude toward caring for others.
• A genuine interest in health and social care – previous experience is a plus, but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Reliability and flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends, as part of a supportive team.
• Strong observation skills and the ability to respond calmly and confidently to varied situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.