Care Practitioner Nights. St Helens Hall Care Home

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

Job summary

A caring residential home in St Helens is looking for a Night Care Practitioner. This role focuses on ensuring residents’ safety and emotional wellbeing during night hours. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring needs, and maintaining high standards. Candidates should be compassionate and adaptable; previous experience is not necessary as full training is provided. The role features a flexible rota of 38.5 hours a week, ensuring a rewarding experience in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and attentive nature to care for residents.
• Night owl energy for comfortable night shifts.
• Team player thriving in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to residents at night.
• Monitor and respond to residents' needs ensuring safety.
• Encourage restful sleep through a calm environment.
• Support emotional wellbeing and companionship.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the care home.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Care Practitioner Nights. St Helens Hall Care Home

Hourly Rate: £12.26 per hour

Shifts: 8pm-8am

Contracted Hours: 38.5 hours per week working on 3 on 3 off rota OR 33 hours per week working on a flexible rota, no set shifts

Join the St Helens Hall family and make a difference during the quiet hours of the night! Our 94-bedded residential home for older adults is a vibrant and caring community, recently rated ‘Good’ by the CQC in all areas. With a dedicated team and a warm atmosphere, St Helens Hall is proud to provide exceptional care, supporting residents to maintain choice, dignity, and independence.

Our Home Manager, Amanda, started as a Care Assistant in 2008 and is passionate about nurturing her team. If you’re seeking a rewarding role with opportunities for professional growth, we’d love to welcome you!

What will you do as a Night Care Practitioner?

Working during nighttime hours, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring our residents feel safe, secure, and well cared for. Responsibilities include:

• Providing personal care and assistance: Helping residents with hygiene, dressing, and mobility needs during the night.
• Monitoring and responding to needs: Conducting regular checks, addressing any nighttime concerns, and supporting residents with dignity and respect.
• Encouraging restful sleep: Creating a calm and comfortable environment while assisting with evening and early morning routines.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing: Offering reassurance and companionship to residents who may feel unsettled during the night.
• Maintaining high standards: Ensuring cleanliness and safety across the care home during your shift.
• Recording and reporting: Documenting observations and any incidents clearly for day staff handovers.
• Teamwork and flexibility: Working closely with your colleagues to provide seamless, high-quality care.

What We Are Looking For:

• A compassionate and attentive nature: Residents rely on your patience and kindness.
• Night owl energy: Comfortable working through the night, ensuring residents are supported throughout.
• Adaptability and teamwork: Thriving in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Experience is welcome but not essential: Full training is provided for those eager to learn and grow.
• Reliability and dedication: Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care.

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.